Leonardtown Calls For Votes In Bid To Be America’s Favorite Small Town

america's favorite small towns town of leonardtown — Photo By Nicholaus Wiberg, The BayNet

LEONARDTOWN, Md. — With fewer than two weeks remaining in the first round of voting for America’s Favorite Small Towns, Leonardtown residents and supporters are stepping up efforts to secure votes and advance to the semifinal round of the national contest.

The annual Parade.com competition highlights small towns across the country, inviting the public to cast ballots for their favorites. Leonardtown, known for its historic charm, waterfront views and close-knit community, is vying for a spot among the semifinalists.

“We would love your VOTE for your small town — Leonardtown!” community organizers said in a call to action on their recent Facebook post. The post also states that “Each vote is an entry to win $1,500 cash toward their next trip or vacation!”

The deadline for the first round of voting is approaching rapidly, and local leaders are urging residents, businesses and visitors to click through and support the town.

How To Vote

Voters can cast their selections at the America’s Favorite Small Towns website hosted by Parade.com. The current round determines which towns will move forward as semifinalists. Participants can vote daily throughout the voting period. The contest page is available at: https://americasfavoritesmalltowns.parade.com/northeast.

The competition has drawn interest from communities nationwide, with thousands of votes already cast. As the clock ticks down, Leonardtown’s campaign continues on social media and through local outreach, encouraging widespread participation.

Results from the first round will determine the semifinalists, who will then compete in subsequent rounds leading up to the final selection of America’s Favorite Small Town.

Advancing in the contest could bring increased visibility and tourism to Leonardtown, highlighting the town’s attractions and bolstering community pride.

The Town of Leonardtown urged the community in a Facebook post stating, “Fewer than 2 weeks left until the first round of voting ends and the America’s Favorite Small Towns semifinalists are decided!”