The calender has officially switched to December, and with perfect timing, the first real snow of the year arrived. The fresh white layer covering window sills and tree limbs has put a lot of people in a very festive mood, and luckily, Faribault Main Street has lots of holiday fun planned! Things get started tonight with the much loved Window Decorating Contest!

Tonight is the annual Window Decorating Contest, which highlights the fun and festive displays in downtown windows. There will be a winner in three categories: Charlie Brown, Vintage and Overall Favorite. You are invited to stroll the streets, vote for your favorites and enjoy a great night downtown. Free sleigh rides will be provided downtown from 5:30-8:30PM, and several shops, bars and restaurants will have ladies night specials.

This is also a great chance to pick up your Downtown Faribault Holiday Shopping Passport and get some holiday shopping done. The Holiday Shopping Passports can be used throughout downtown at shops, restaurants, salons and service providers. Anytime you shop downtown this holiday season, ask that establishment to stamp your Holiday Shopping Passport, and don't forget to turn it in to the Paradise Center for the Arts by noon on December 19 for your chance to win prizes!

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