Photos and videos: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Lake Geneva
Several Lake Geneva downtown businesses have decorated their storefront windows to participate in the Business Improvement District's window display competition, which will be judged in four categories: community choice, social media favorite, best use of merchandise and best overall display.
The winners will be announced Dec. 19, and the window displays will be up in the participating business' windows through, Dec. 29.
Watch now: The streets of Lake Geneva decked out for the holidays
The Farmstand, 707 W. Main St., decorated their holiday window display with a variety of items
The Farmstand, 707W. Main St., decorated their holiday window display with a variety of items including a gingerbread house, candy canes, Christmas stockings and a large Santa head.
SoHo Boutique, 875 W. Main St., has placed a Christmas tree in their storefront window
SoHo Boutique, 875 W. Main St., has placed a Christmas tree in their storefront window to help welcome in the holiday seasons during this year's window display competition.
Seasons on the Lake, 757 W. Main St., decorated their storefront window with a fireplace, wishing everyone on a happy Noel and merry Christmas
Seasons on the Lake, 757 W. Main St., decorated their storefront window with a fireplace, wishing shoppers a happy Noel and Merry Christmas.
Riviera lit up at night
The fountain by the Riviera is lit up blue at night in this November photo.
Queen Bee Artisan Market, 830 W. Main. St., decorated their windows in the theme of the movie "A Christmas Carole"
Owners of Queen Bee Artisan Market, 830 W. Main St., decorated their windows in the theme of the movie "A Christmas Carole" for this year's window display competition to go along with the theme "Christmas Classics: Movies, Music & Stories."
Marigold Gift Shop, 725 W. Main St., decorated their storefront window to represent "The Nutcracker"
Marigold Gift Shop, 725 W. Main St., decorated their storefront window to represent "The Nutcracker," to go along with the theme of this year's competition, "Christmas Classics: Movies, Music & Stories."
Jayne Boutique, 771 W. Main St. has a cut-out Santa and Christmas albums and books displayed in its window
Jayne Boutique, 771 W. Main St., has a large cut-out Santa and Christmas albums and books features as part of its holiday decoration display.
Galerie Matisse, 830 Main St., got artistic with its window display this year with a Christmas and large cardboard holiday decorations
Galerie Matisse, 830 Main St., got artistic with its window display this year with a Christmas tree and large cardboard cut-out decorations.
Evr Dry Gds, 741 W. Main St., decided to rock out this year with their window display by decorating a Christmas tree with compact discs
Evr Dry Gds, 741 W. Main St., decided to rock out this year with their window display by decorating a Christmas tree with compact discs, as well as placing concert T-shirts and DVDs in their storefront window.
Downtown Lake Geneva
Downtown Lake Geneva is decked out for the holidays.
Downtown Lake Geneva
Downtown Lake Geneva is decked out for the holidays.
Downtown Lake Geneva
Downtown Lake Geneva is decked out for the holidays.
Downtown Lake Geneva
Downtown Lake Geneva is decked out for the holidays.
Downtown Lake Geneva
Downtown Lake Geneva is decked out for the holidays.
Community Choice online award
Queen Bee Artisan Market, 830 W. Main St., won the community choice online award for the 2020 holiday window display competition.
Christmas tree, sweaters, hats and scarves are some of the items that can be found in Edie Boutique's holiday window display
Christmas tree, sweaters, hats and scarves are some of the items that can be found in Edie Boutique's holiday window display.
C.R. Goodfinds, 731 W. Main St., has flannel shirts and Christmas figurines dresses in other clothing items
C.R. Goodfinds Homeware and Sundries, 731 W. Main St., has flannel shirts, coffee mugs and holiday figurines displayed in their storefront window for this year's holiday decoration contest.
Audrey L's on Broad Street, 259 Broad St. decorated its window display with Santas, snowmen and other holiday-related items
Audrey L's on Broad Street, 259 Broad St., decorated its window display with Santa, snowmen, reindeer and other holiday-related characters.
Dennis Hines
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