Holiday Window Competition Awards

JOPLIN, Mo., December 15, 2022 – Holiday events have been in full swing in downtown Joplin, including the Holiday Decorating Competition.

This annual competition is organized by Downtown Joplin Alliance, designed to decorate the downtown area with Christmas cheer.

This year’s participants included over 20 businesses across downtown! All were encouraged to participate in this year’s theme, “March of the Toys”. Three winners will be awarded trophies and bragging rights in the following categories:

• Best Use of Theme (March of the Toys)

• Best Use of Lights

• Most Creative

With over 600 votes submitted, public online voting continues through December 16.

The awards ceremony will be held at 2:30 p.m. on December 20 in the lobby of City Hall at 602 S. Main Street in Joplin.

Lori Haun, Executive Director of Downtown Joplin Alliance states, “Take a stroll downtown to see all of the creatively decorated storefronts and make sure to vote for your favorites!”

Holiday displays will remain visible throughout the coming holiday weeks for the public’s enjoyment.