We dare you to take a walk downtown and not feel just an inkling of holiday spirit.
From Hydra's classic abominable snowman, Rudolph and misfit toys to Fors' glorious display of hanging gifts adorned with bright red ribbons — 20 downtown businesses went all out, decorating their windows to spread some holiday cheer.
Well, spreading cheer is part of it.
There were also prizes involved.
The festive decor was part of the Downtown Tucson Partnership's 7th Annual Downtown Holiday Window Display Competition.
Hydra, 145 E. Congress Street, took first place. The shop's owner, Margo Susco, won two round-trip tickets to anywhere in the continental United States, courtesy of Second Saturdays and the Downtown Tucson Partnership.
SHOP by Fors, 245 E. Congress Street, won second place — $1,000 worth of advertising from the media source of their choice, courtesy of the Downtown Tucson Partnership.
Atelier Larua Tanzer, 410 N. Toole Ave., Suite 110, won third place with its holiday dress-themed window. The prize is a $100 downtown Tucson gift card, courtesy of the Downtown Tucson Partnership.
Congrats, guys!
We wandered around downtown and took pictures of a bunch of windows. Enjoy.