Holiday display coming to Uptown Normal

Posted on November 25, 2020
The holiday display will be setup at 1 Uptown Circle in Normal. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal)

 

By Neil Doyle

NORMAL – A holiday display will be showcased in Uptown Normal with images of past and present.

Uptown Holiday Windows will be located at 1 Uptown Circle starting Nov. 28. It will include a “Magic of Christmas Morning” display created in the spirit of holiday windows such as those typically found at department stores.

“The pandemic has impacted opportunities to gather, but it doesn’t hamper our ability to celebrate,” said Adam Fox, Civic Arts Manager for the Town of Normal. “Uptown Holiday Windows gives us a chance to highlight the people, traditions and memories of families in our community by sharing images from throughout the years.”

The display will be up through Dec. 31.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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