Downtown Sault decks the halls for second annual Christmas decorating contest

Brendan Wiesner, Sault Ste. Marie News
Several businesses across Sault participated in the second annual downtown Christmas decorating contest this year.
Several businesses across Sault participated in the second annual downtown Christmas decorating contest this year.

SAULT STE. MARIE — Downtown Sault is showing off its holiday spirit with the second annual downtown Christmas decorating contest.

Designed as a way to bring the community closer together over the holidays and show off some local cheer, the local Downtown Development Authority and chamber of commerce worked together to host the contest.

"We wanted to create an incentive to help make our downtown more festive, something fun," said DDA Director Stephanie Sprecker. "Like a lot of other community events, it's growing this year. More people are participating."

Last year, dozens of downtown businesses participated by going all out in decorating their windows and storefronts for the holidays. This year, even more businesses joined in the festive fun.

Nicolet Bank was one of the two winners of the second annual decoration contest this year with its candy cane theme.
Nicolet Bank was one of the two winners of the second annual decoration contest this year with its candy cane theme.
Solomon's Tattoo Parlor was one of two winners of this year's downtown Christmas decorating contest with its Christmas skeleton theme.
Solomon's Tattoo Parlor was one of two winners of this year's downtown Christmas decorating contest with its Christmas skeleton theme.

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The Sault Area Young Professionals group once again took part as judges of the contest, using theme, creativity and wow factor as categories to judge by.

Two winners are chosen each year for first place, and are awarded $100 in Chamber Bucks.

The winners this year were Solomon's Tattoo Parlour and Nicolet Bank. They used a "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and candy cane themes, respectively, for their decorations.

Chamber of Commerce Director Tony Haller and DDA Director Stephanie Sprecker announce Solomon's Tattoo Parlor as one of the winners of the second annual downtown business Christmas decoration contest.
Chamber of Commerce Director Tony Haller and DDA Director Stephanie Sprecker announce Solomon's Tattoo Parlor as one of the winners of the second annual downtown business Christmas decoration contest.
Chamber of Commerce Director Tony Haller and DDA Director Stephanie Sprecker announce Nicolet Bank as one of the winners of the second annual downtown business Christmas decoration contest.
Chamber of Commerce Director Tony Haller and DDA Director Stephanie Sprecker announce Nicolet Bank as one of the winners of the second annual downtown business Christmas decoration contest.

— Contact Brendan Wiesner: BWiesner@Sooeveningnews.com

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