Light Up Downtown Marquette Contest Winners Announced December 21, 2020

Marquette, MI: During the first few weeks of December, more than 20 Downtown Marquette businesses dressed their storefronts in holiday finery and participated in the 2020 Light Up Downtown Marquette holiday decorating contest. Businesses competed in 5 categories: Best Light Display, Best Traditional Display, Community’s Choice, Most Unique or Unusual Display, and Best Overall Holiday Display. This competition was sponsored by The Marquette Downtown Development Authority and WLUC TV6. The winner of the Best Overall Holiday Display wins a $1,000 advertising voucher, while all category winners will receive trophies and bragging rights.

“We’re so very happy to have this many Downtown Marquette businesses compete in this fun and festive competition”, stated Tara Laase-McKinney, Marquette Downtown Development Authority Promotions and Events Coordinator. “So many businesses went all-out with their decorations, and it’s really impressive. With so many negative things happening this year, it’s really wonderful to help bring cheer to our community.”

The winners of the 2020 Light Up Downtown Marquette holiday decorating contest are as follows:

The Community’s Choice voting system was a big hit in this competition. There were 768 votes cast during the 15-day voting period, with 68% cast for the winners, DIGS.

These displays will remain up through the holiday season, and the public is invited to continue to view these impressive displays through the end of the year.

For more information on Marquette Downtown Development Authority events, please contact Tara Laase-McKinney, Marquette Downtown Development Authority Promotions and Events Coordinator at (906) 228-9475 or Tara@downtownmarquette.org.