Over 50 downtown Scranton businesses participate in Holiday Window Decorating Showcase from Dec. 6-Jan. 3
From a press release:
Sparked with creativity and plenty of holiday cheer, downtown Scranton business and property owners are preparing for the annual Holiday Window Decorating Showcase, on display this Friday, Dec. 6 for the First Friday art walk through Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. More than 50 storefronts will be featured in this year’s competition.
A secret panel of judges will award prizes in the following categories, many of which are new to this year’s contest: Unique; Traditional/Old-Fashioned; Most Retro; Most Whimsical; Most Festive; Best Use of Greens; Best Use of Recycled Materials; Most Childlike; Most Innovative; Most Glamorous/Bling; Best Use of Lights; Most Modern; Best Display of the Spirit of Christmas; Winter Wonderland; and Most Scrantastic.
The Holiday Window Decorating Showcase is part of Scranton Tomorrow’s Deck the Downtown holiday campaign, encouraging everyone in the community to eat, shop, and celebrate in downtown Scranton this holiday season. In addition to festive window displays, many businesses are offering extended holiday hours to enhance the downtown shopping experience. Seasonal pop-up shops now fill unoccupied spaces throughout the business district, providing even more opportunities for holiday shopping.
Seasonal fun continues with the 25 Days of Downtown (Dec. 1-25), featuring a new business and special promotions each day leading up to Christmas. Follow along with Scranton Tomorrow’s countdown to Christmas by searching for the hashtag #25DaysofDowntown on social media. For more information, follow Scranton Tomorrow on Facebook, visit scrantontomorrow.org, e-mail Project Coordinator Liz Baldi at lizbaldi@scrantontomorrow.org, or call 570-963-5901.
Scranton Tomorrow is a 501 c(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan community and economic development organization working to establish Scranton as the premier urban center of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Its headquarters is located inside the historic Tripp House (1011 N. Main Ave., Scranton).
Scranton Tomorrow is a volunteer-based organization whose members are as diverse as the greater Scranton community. Volunteers and supporters include business leaders, public officials, entrepreneurs, property owners, developers, educators, artists, and community partners – all united in a love for the city and a commitment to reach its greatest potential.
The mission of Scranton Tomorrow is to mobilize resources to enhance a vibrant environment for Scranton residents, businesses, and visitors, working diligently to establish, manage, and accomplish the city’s shared goals and objectives. Through collaborative efforts, they strive to foster economic development in the downtown business district and downtown Scranton, serve as the voice of the downtown business community, preserve and promote Scranton’s history and architectural landmarks, improve the aesthetic appearance of downtown buildings and streetscapes, and cultivate partnerships among like-minded organizations and individuals.
Participating holiday window locations
Linden Street
Duffy’s Accessories (218 Linden St.)
Electric City Escape (507 Linden St.)
Café West (535 Linden St.)
Lavish Body & Home (600 Linden St.)
North Washington Avenue
The Garden (116 N. Washington Ave.)
Raintree (116 N. Washington Ave.)
Steamtown Hot Yoga (121 N. Washington Ave.)
Over the Moon (123 N. Washington Ave.)
Sew Smart Fabrics, Inc. (126 N. Washington Ave.)
New Laundry (127 N. Washington Ave.)
People’s Security Bank (150 N. Washington Ave.)
Terra Preta Prime (301 N. Washington Ave.)
Pizza by Pappas (303 N Washington Ave.)
Comics on the Green (307 N. Washington Ave.)
Abe’s Deli (326 N. Washington Ave.)
Posh at the Scranton Club (404 N. Washington Ave.)
Adams Avenue
Yoga West (311 Adams Ave.)
Tammy’s Stained Glass Treasures (348 Adams Ave.)
Spruce Street
NOTE Fragrances (401 Spruce St.)
Amendolaro (410 Spruce St.)
Tom Grudis Optical and The Bare Accessories (424 Spruce St.)
Burlap and Bourbon (530 Spruce St.)
Freedlove (532 Spruce St.)
Northern Light Espresso Bar (536 Spruce St.)
Salon a Go Go (544 Spruce St.)
The Beauty Mark Boutique (546 Spruce St.)
Wyoming Avenue
The Pink Pedal (222 Wyoming Ave.)
CaPAA – Creative and Performing Arts Academy (222 Wyoming Ave.)
Franklin Avenue
Veloce Scranton (120 Franklin Ave.)
The Color Bar (134 Franklin Ave.)
Penn Avenue
The Wandering Hen Cafe and Market (305 Penn Ave.)
Peculiar Slurp (307 Penn Ave.)
The Giving Tree Wellness Center (311 Penn Ave.)
Electric City Bakehouse (314 Penn Ave.)
AV Restaurant (320 Penn Ave.)
RD Blow Dry Bar (324 Penn Ave.)
The Daisy Collective (328 Penn Ave.)
Mifflin Avenue
Duffy Jewelers (250 Mifflin Ave.)
Bogart Court
Trinity Studio & Gallery (511 Bogart Court)
Lackawanna Avenue
The Marketplace at Steamtown (300 Lackawanna Ave.)
Alexander’s Salon and Spa (431 Lackawanna Ave.)
Coney Island Lunch (515 Lackawanna Ave.)
8 Count Dancewear (534 Lackawanna Ave.)
