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Crescent City Invites Businesses to Brighten Downtown With Holiday Window Contest
Crescent City’s second annual Holiday Window Decorating Contest is open to businesses and organizations within city limits. Entries are due by 5 p.m. November 30th, with winners announced at the December 4th tree lighting after the downtown light parade.
A little creativity in a storefront window could help Crescent City shine this holiday season. The City of Crescent City is inviting businesses and organizations to enter its second annual Holiday Window Decorating Contest, with winners celebrated during one of downtown’s biggest holiday gatherings.
The 2026 contest is open to businesses and organizations located within Crescent City limits. Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, November 30th, 2026.
What judges will look for
Windows will be judged on creativity, use of lights and a festive theme. Judging is scheduled for December 1st through December 3rd, with prizes awarded for first, second and third place.
The city’s announcement does not specify the prizes or their values.
Winners will be announced at the tree lighting following the Downtown Light Parade on Friday, December 4th, 2026. That gives participating businesses and organizations a chance to add their own holiday touch while families gather downtown for the season’s celebrations.
How to enter
Participants can print the entry form shared by the city, pick up a copy at City Hall or request one by emailing [email protected].
Completed forms can be dropped off at the City of Crescent City, 377 J Street, or emailed to Recreation and Events Director Kelly Feola at [email protected] before the November 30th deadline.
The form asks for the business name, contact person, business address, business hours, phone number and email address. Organizations interested in participating can contact the city with questions about completing the form.
For contest questions, call Kelly Feola at 707-951-5250.
A festive night in downtown Crescent City
The Christmas Light Parade is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. on December 4th, with tree lighting immediately afterward in the downtown Plaza. The event listing also includes performances, food vendors, merchants and photos with Santa.
For businesses and organizations considering an entry, the first step is getting the form submitted on time. The judging window begins the following day, December 1st.
Contest information was provided by the City of Crescent City. Visit the city’s official website for city information, or see the Christmas Light Parade and Tree Lighting listing for the holiday event schedule.