The City of Crystal and the Crystal Lions Club invite residents to brighten the community and spread holiday cheer by participating in the Crystal Sparkles Holiday Lighting Contest! Light up your home and/or yard to help make Crystal shine this holiday season. Participants must register their festive lighting displays by submitting the form by Sunday, Dec. 7. First Place: $100. Second Place: $50.

To better serve residents and improve clarity, the City of Crystal has updated its parking ordinance, with changes going into effect on Aug. 23, 2025. These updates clarify the city’s overnight parking rules, permit process, and snow emergency enforcement.

Litter hurts our parks, streets, and public spaces. It takes time and money to clean up—resources that could support public safety or roads instead. Learn waht the City of Crystal is doing to prevent litter and how you can help.