Holiday Window Decorating Contest Winners

Port Washington looks beautiful and festive for the holidays! The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce has decorated the lampposts on Main Street with garland, lights and red bows. The BID has installed lit snowflakes on the utility poles. Falconer Florist has decorated the train station with wreaths and garland. The Residents For a More Beautiful Port Washington created a winter wonderland in the garden in front of the train station. And stores throughout town have outdone themselves with beautiful decorations in their attempt to win the Chamber of Commerce Window Decorating Contest.

The Chamber’s judges were Sean Beckert of Falconer Florist and Jessica Haas of Port Washington Florist. So many stores participated and it was a challenge to pick just three winners. The judges were impressed by the effort and creativity that went into so many of the window displays! But they were able to agree on the following stores as the “best of the best.” The first place winner was Sullivan’s Quay at 541 Port Washington Blvd. Their beautiful holiday façade attracts the attention of everyone entering and leaving Port Washington. Second place went to Gino’s Pizzeria & Restaurant at 48 Main Street for their creatively decorated windows and entrance. Shine Hair Studio, located at 51 Main Street, won third place for their window display that adds holiday sparkle to Main Street.

Chamber of Commerce co-presidents Warren Schein and Mitch Schwartz believe that all the stores that entered the contest were winners, too, as their windows announce to everyone that they care about the community and promote the holiday spirit in our town. They want to thank all who entered the contest and wish them a successful 2017! The community is urged to “Shop Local” and “Try Port First!”

For information about where to buy that special item on your gift list, call the Chamber at 883-6566 or visit www.pwguide.com.