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Historic Westminster Holiday Lights Winners Announced

Local businesses host friendly competition to spread cheer

Historic Westminster Holiday Lights Winners Announced

 

Ten local businesses have illuminated Historic Westminster with festive displays for the holiday season – and bragging rights. 

The friendly competition started as an idea in an email thread between small business owners in the area and grew to include many of the shops and storefronts around 73rd and Lowell.  

“It all fell into place, amplifying those positive holiday feelings in Historic Westminster,” said Stephanie Troller, Business Development Manager for the City of Westminster. 

Even a friendly competition needs an impartial judge to declare a winner, so the group invited Westminster Police officers who normally serve the area to weigh in. Three officers from Westminster PD spent an evening walking and talking with participating business owners, who explained their decorations and made connections with their local law enforcement. 

Officer Ryan Solano said that beyond judging the holiday lights, he enjoyed meeting the business owners and learning more about what they do in the community. 

“I learned that a lot of these business have deep roots here in Westminster,” Ryan said. “Listening to some of the stories was very interesting for me, being newer to the city. I'd like people to know that we're here to help. Don't be afraid to say hello. We make the community safer together.” 

The volunteer judging panel comprised of Solano, Officer Julie Gantt, and Officer David Carillo, developed criteria and judged the holiday displays based on theme and overall appearance. The top three winners are: 

First Place: DAO Architecture 

Second Place: A Creative Corner

Third Place: Ceremony Center for Healing

Along with an honorable mention to Electric City, whose display was not able to be evaluated, the judges and the City of Westminster offer their congratulations to all the participating businesses in Historic Westminster for a fun friendly competition that spreads cheer to all. 

“These are multi-generational businesses, and they want to see their neighbors succeed,” Troller said. “This area is really dedicated. They are deeply passionate about their community. I’d like for people to get down there and see for themselves how positivity can really change things.” 

If you’d like to see the holiday lights for yourself, visit these participating businesses in Historic Westminster: 

Aar River Gallery 
Art gallery 
3707 W. 73rd Ave 

A Creative Corner 
Craft & coffee shop 
3965 W. 73rd Avenue 

Ceremony Center for Healing 
Practices in yoga, meditation and Reiki 
7269 Lowell Blvd 

Custom Flag Shop 
Flags and custom banner shop 
3995 W. 73rd Ave 

DAO Architecture 
Architecture firm 
7230 Meade St 

Electric City 
Vintage record and repair shop 
7225 Lowell Blvd 

Gigantic Co 
Art Studio 
7265 Lowell Blvd 

Iddle Bits of This & That 
Art gallery 
3969 W 73rd Ave 

Mi Vida Strings 
Musical repair shop 
3702 W. 72nd Ave 

Sweets of Inspiration 
Bakery & café 
7305 Lowell Blvd #180 

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