Decorating contest to promote downtown Wilmington businesses

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Dashing through downtown in a one-horse open carriage!

That’s what some folks, including WWAY’s Makenzi Henderson did in Wilmington Tuesday night. They took a tour, and picked out their favorite window displays as part of the Downtown Business Alliance Holiday Decoration Contest. They were the judges for the third annual competition that featured 33 stores. They judged the windows on things like creativity, and holiday spirit.

Organizers said they put it on to promote local businesses, and encourage people to go downtown. They added that this contest grows every year. From last year to this year, they said the number of entries more than doubled.

They’ll announce the winners, along with their prizes, Friday!