Downtown Natchez Alliance (DNA) - A Mississippi Main Street Designated Community
2024 Fall Storefront Decoration Contest Brings Seasonal Flair to Downtown Natchez; Winners Announced

October 24, 2024

This year, we added a new contest to our Pumpkin Patch Festival to help bring Autumn color to Downtown Natchez. The contest was open to any business located inside Downtown Natchez and was free to enter. Judging was on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. Director Kevin Miers presenting the winners their trophy or plaques.

First Place: Gillon Christian Mosby PLLC


Second Place: Franklin Street Relics


Third Place: The Shops At Kress


Here’s a gallery of various displays throughout town. Big thanks for all Downtown Natchez businesses who got into the Halloween spirit and participated. Also thanks to Sabrina Simms Robertson of the Natchez Democrat for the photos of the winners.

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