Downtown San Angelo Launches Christmas Decorating Contest

SAN ANGELO, TX — Downtown San Angelo is lighting up for the season as local businesses compete in a Downtown Christmas Decorating Contest, a festive tradition designed to spread holiday cheer and bring the community together.

Residents are encouraged to explore, enjoy, and vote for their favorite participating storefront and window displays beginning December 1st.

Businesses across downtown have been invited to transform their storefronts with creative, festive, and eye-catching holiday décor. 

Community Voting Opened December 1st

The public will choose this year’s winner by “liking” their favorite display on the original photo posts shared by the Concho Christmas Celebration Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/p/Concho-Christmas-Celebration-100057586962458/ .

Supporters can cast their votes from December 1st through December 6th. Businesses are encouraged to share their photo posts and rally support from customers, friends, and fans.

Winner Announcement & Prize

The business with the most “likes” on the original post by 1 p.m. on December 6th will be announced as the 2025 Downtown Christmas Decorating Contest winner later that evening at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony.

The winning business will receive:

• A Christmas Card Package valued at $1,300, to be displayed along the riverbanks and Tour of Lights route during the 2026 Concho Christmas Celebration event
• Community-wide recognition at the 2025 Tree Lighting Ceremony
• A featured social media gallery showcasing their decorated storefront
• A plaque of recognition to proudly display this year and in future seasons

“This contest is a wonderful way for our community to celebrate the magic of the holidays together while supporting the small businesses that make Downtown San Angelo special,” said Monica Ramos, Executive Director of Downtown San Angelo, Inc.

Downtown San Angelo invites everyone to enjoy the festive displays, capture pictures with family and friends, and help crown this year’s champion by voting online.

For more information, please visit the Concho Christmas Celebration Facebook Page.