Over 16 festive holiday windows, ranging from playful to elegant, were unveiled during the Downtown Unwrapped and Holiday Open House on Nov. 2.
Shoppers and visitors strolled the sidewalks and visited participating businesses, enjoying treats while voting for their favorite window. Special “Unwrapped” deals were available at downtown restaurants, cafes and taprooms.
Voting continued through the “1st Friday in Historic Downtown Albany” event and throughout the weekend, with hundreds of votes cast.
2024 Award Winners:
1st Place:
~ Emma Downtown – Letters to Santa
2nd Place:
~ The Natty Dresser – Winter Outdoors
3rd Place: tied
~ La Belle Boutique – Ugly Sweater
~ Sugarheroes Candy Bar – Candy Holiday
Stacy Cole won the door prize drawing, receiving a $25 gift card to her favorite window, La Belle Boutique.
Be sure to check out all the festive holiday windows in Downtown Albany! For a list of participating windows, pick up a 2024 Downtown Unwrapped brochure at the Albany Downtown Association or download the brochure below.
