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SANTA BARBARA, CA – On Wednesday evening, Downtown Santa Barbara’s Holiday Décor Committee had the delightful but challenging task of judging 25 businesses in this year’s highly anticipated Holiday Décor Contest. With dazzling displays featuring holiday presents, wreaths, inflatable animals, and festive creativity, participants truly embraced the holiday spirit, making the selection of winners a difficult decision.

After much deliberation, the committee is thrilled to announce the top winners of the 2024 contest:

  • 1st Place was awarded to La Paloma (702 Anacapa St).
  • 2nd Place was awarded to 33 Jewels (814 State St).
  • 3rd Place (tie) was awarded to SB Nail Bar (632 State St) and Ace Rivington (1100 State St).
  • 4th Place was awarded to Kaleidoscope Flowers (1341 State St) and Coast 2 Coast Collection (1114 State St #10)

This year’s participants transformed their storefronts and interiors into magical holiday showcases, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for shoppers and visitors alike. The imaginative displays brought joy to the downtown area and highlighted the dedication of local businesses to making the holiday season extra special for the community.

Additional holiday events hosted by the Downtown Organization of Santa Barbara:

Holiday Sing-Along with the Prime Time Band

Friday, December 13th, 6-8PM

Front steps of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (1130 State St.)

Big Brass Christmas Show

Saturday, December 14th, 12-2PM

Storke Placita (700 block of State St., between Blenders in the Grass and Supercuts)

Downtown Santa Barbara serves as the champion and advocate for the stakeholders of historic Downtown Santa Barbara, California, with more than 1,700 members. It also manages the Downtown Santa Barbara Business Improvement Districts (BID’s), working to create a vibrant place for visitors, investors, and residents. For more information about our programs, events, and a directory of downtown businesses visit www.DowntownSB.org.

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