Voting Now Open For Stamford Downtown's Holiday Window Decorating Contest: See Participants

STAMFORD, CT — Voting for the 15th annual Stamford Downtown holiday window decorating contest - Deck The Downtown - is now open.

This year's contest features 25 downtown businesses. The public is asked to vote for their two favorites by casting a vote online through Dec. 24 at 5 p.m.

To vote and view photos of the businesses, go to the Stamford Downtown website.

All voters will be automatically entered to win a $100 Stamford Downtown Card (the organization's digital gift card redeemable at 50-plus Downtown businesses).

This year, Stamford Downtown is awarding two cash prizes of $700 each - one for Best of Show in the Restaurant category, and the second in the Retail/Service category.

Once all votes are tabulated, Best of Show winners will be announced on Jan. 6, 2026.

Prize money awarded by Stamford Downtown will applied toward permanent spring façade improvements at the winning businesses in collaboration with Stamford Downtown.

Here are the participating businesses for this year's contest:

• 16 Handles
• Acuario
• The Americano
• Bank Street Events
• Bar Rosso
• Bedford Hall
• Bradford’s Grill & Tavern
• Columbus Park Trattoria
• Fiesta on Main Restaurant
• Garden Catering
• Hudson Social
• Kouzina Greek Taverna & Bar
• La Jolie Salon Color Bar & Spa
• Lorca
• Lucky’s Classic Burger & Malt Shop
• Ninja Bubble Tea
• Noches de Colombia
• Salon Shahin
• Seasons
• Tigin Irish Pub
• U&I Deco
• United Home & Patio
• Verde Galerie
• The Wine Room and Winfield Street Coffee