The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Augusta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) are pleased to announce the 2020 “Making Spirits Bright Downtown Decorations Crawl.”

The DDA and the ACVB along with participating downtown businesses want to encourage locals to bring their friends and family downtown to experience the lights, special decorations, and stay to dine or shop. The ACVB created a “Making Spirits Bright Downtown Decorations Crawl” map and is coordinating a social media promotion. Please find the “Making Spirits Bright Downtown Decorations Crawl” map at https://www.visitaugusta.com/making-spirits-bright/.

Those enjoying the 2020 “Making Spirits Bright Downtown Decorations Crawl” may do so from the comfort of their vehicles or by walking safely along the sidewalks.

Participating businesses are eligible to win in three categories, “Most Whimsical” and “Most Original Use of Lights,” and will be judged by a committee on December 4, 2020 by 2 p.m. with the winners announced that evening. The “People’s Choice” award will be decided by the public through online or in-person voting at Augusta & Co. located at 1010 Broad Street. 

“Creating the ‘Making Spirits Bright Downtown Decorations Crawl’ and contest is another way the DDA is committed to promoting small businesses and bring people downtown,” said Margaret Woodard, Executive Director of the Downtown Development Authority. “The People’s Choice Award is designed to create public interest and to continue the promotion till the end of the year increasing opportunities for downtown businesses.”

“Let’s go see the lights,’ is a popular saying and activity for families during the holiday season,” said Bennish Brown, ACVB President & CEO. “Creating a special atmosphere will draw people in and provide our visiting friends and relatives a fun experience and memory of Augusta.”

Follow the 2020 “Making Spirits Bright Downtown Decorations Crawl” social media promotions on Augusta & Co. social media channels on Facebook and Instagram.