(Photos by Debbie Greco Cohen)
Port Washington has never looked more festive for the holidays. The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce has decorated the lampposts on Main Street with garland, lights and red bows. The Port Washington Business Improvement District (BID) has installed lit snowflakes on the utility poles. Falconer Florist has decorated the train station with wreaths and garland. Residents For a More Beautiful Port Washington created a winter wonderland in the garden in front of the train station. And stores throughout town have outdone themselves with beautiful window decorations in their attempt to win the Chamber of Commerce Window Decorating Contest.
The Chamber’s judges were Sean Beckert of Falconer Florist and Jessica Haas of Port Washington Florist. So many stores participated that it was a challenge to pick just three winners. The judges were impressed by the effort and creativity that went into so many of the window displays. The judges were able to agree on the following stores as the “best of the best.”
The first place winner was Alper’s Hardware at 81 Main St. Their creative holiday display includes figures from Star Wars and Charlie Brown as well as reindeer, which were made using paint cans.
Second place went to White + One at 309 Main St. Their entire window sparkles and shines with beautiful decorations and merchandise.
Painting With Flowers, located at 298 Main St., won third place for their dazzling seasonal display.
The judges were impressed with the many beautiful store decorations throughout the town. They felt one, in particular, deserved recognition. The judges awarded an Honorable Mention to Yummy Gyro, located at 82 Main St., for the spirit and effort that went into their window decorations.
Chamber of Commerce copresidents Warren Schein and Mitch Schwartz said that all the stores that entered the contest were winners, too, as their windows announce to everyone that they care about the community and promote the holiday spirit in our town. They want to thank all who entered the contest and wish them a successful holiday season. The community is urged to “Shop Local” and “Try Port First.”
For information about where to buy those special items on your list, call the Chamber at 516-883-6566 or visit www.pwguide.com.
