Downtown Rochester Kicks off the Holiday Season with the Annual Holiday Window Contest
ROCHESTER, Mich. – October 15, 2024 - Downtown Rochester is about to be transformed into a stunning "Winter Wonderland" as nearly 20 local businesses participate in the highly anticipated Holiday Window Contest. This community event encourages businesses to showcase their creativity and holiday spirit by transforming their windows into a winter wonderland display.
From November 25th to December 4th, residents and visitors alike are encouraged to explore the downtown area and text their vote for their favorite holiday window display. The public can easily cast their votes by following the voting information displayed outside each participating business's window. This engaging voting system allows everyone to actively participate and support their preferred display. Only 5 votes per person and a complete list of participating businesses and map are located at www.downtownrochestermi.com/holiday-window-contest.
"The ‘Winter Wonderland’ theme gives our local businesses a chance to showcase their creativity while bringing holiday cheer to the community," said Jenna O’Dell, Events Coordinator at the Rochester DDA. "We encourage everyone to come downtown, enjoy the beautiful displays, and support our local businesses during this festive time of year."
The winner of the Holiday Window Contest will be announced on stage at the Kris Kringle Market on Friday, December 6. During this beloved European-style holiday market, visitors can enjoy shopping for unique gifts, holiday decorations, delectable seasonal food and being part of the exciting reveal of Rochester’s most festive window display.
Other upcoming downtown Rochester events include Festival of Trees Cocktail Preview, November 22 (tickets on sale now); Festival of Trees, November 23 & 24; Lagniappe, November 25 (lights turn on at 7 pm!); Plaid Friday, November 29; Small Business Saturday, November 30, and the Kris Kringle Market, December 6 & 7. For more information on the Rochester DDA and downtown Rochester, including a complete list of events please visit www.DowntownRochesterMI.com.
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Jenna O'Dell Events Coordinator
Downtown Rochester Kicks off the Holiday Season with the Annual Holiday Window Contest