About the Contest
The Uptown Holiday Window Contest is back for 2026!
The Mt. Lebanon Partnership invites Uptown businesses to help make Washington Road shine this holiday season by transforming their storefronts into festive, creative window displays.
Throughout the holiday season, residents and visitors are encouraged to stroll through Uptown, enjoy the decorated storefronts, support local businesses, and vote online for their favorite displays.
Participating businesses will compete for cash prizes and community bragging rights, with winning displays recognized on the Mt. Lebanon Partnership’s website, newsletter, and social media.
Calling All Uptown Businesses!
Participation is open to Uptown businesses. Whether your display is traditional, whimsical, elegant, over-the-top, or completely unexpected, we want to see your creativity!
Businesses should have their windows decorated and ready for public voting by Saturday, November 28th (Small Business Saturday)!
Please review the 2026 Uptown Holiday Window Decorating Official Rules if you’re interested in participating!
To participate, please fill out the simple form at the bottom of the page!
Community Voting
Help us choose Uptown’s favorite holiday windows!
Public voting will be open from November 28th through December 13th. During the voting period, community members can visit participating businesses throughout Uptown and cast their vote online for their favorite display.
A map of participating businesses and the online voting link will be posted here once voting begins.
Voting Opens: Saturday, November 28 – Small Business Saturday
Voting Closes: Sunday, December 13
Winners Announced: Tueday, December 15
Prizes
The Uptown Holiday Window Decorating Competition celebrates the creativity and community spirit of our local businesses. Prizes will be awarded to outstanding displays that bring festive energy and joy to Washington Road throughout the season.
People’s Choice Grand Champion – $250
Awarded to the window display receiving the most votes from the community.
Most Creative – $100
Recognizing an original, inventive, or imaginative display that stands out from the crowd.
Best Use of Theme – $100 cash prize
Recognizing an original, inventive, or imaginative display that stands out from the crowd.
Why Participate?
Uptown businesses, encourage residents and visitors to explore the district during the holiday shopping season, creating a festive experience throughout Washington Road.
We encourage everyone to shop local, dine local, explore Uptown, and vote for your favorites throughout the contest.
Key Dates
Business Entry Deadline: Friday, November 13
Displays Completed By: Wednesday, November 25
Public Voting Opens: Saturday, November 28 – Small Business Saturday
Public Voting Closes: Sunday, December 13
Winners Announced: Tueday, December 15
Email Cate@MtLeboPartnership.org with contest questions.
Celebrate the season, shop local, and help us make Uptown sparkle for our very first Holiday Window Competition!
Holiday Window Contest Storefront Sign-Up
Become A Sponsor
Supporting the work of the Partnership is a great way to connect with the Mt. Lebanon community and strengthen your brand presence. We’d love to discuss the opportunities we have to offer.
