Stamford Downtown’s 14th Annual Deck the Downtown Holiday Window Decorating contest
In the spirit of the holiday season, Stamford Downtown has been delighted to host our 14th annual storefront facade decorating contest known as “Deck the Downtown” showcasing 19 Stamford Downtown businesses. The votes are in!..
We congratulate the following DECK THE DOWNTOWN Winners!
Best of Show – The Americano at 261 Main Street
2nd Place Winner– Bar Rosso at 30 Spring Street
The Americano, our Best of Show winner will receive a Grand Prize of $750.00 and Bar Rosso, our Second Place winner a prize of $500.00. The prize money awarded by Stamford Downtown, will be dedicated to permanent spring façade improvements at the winners’ establishments, in collaboration with Stamford Downtown.
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