Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce s "Parade of Gingerbread Houses" returns on Friday, Dec. 1 through Jan. 8. The heartwarming tradition will unfold as 20 local businesses and non-profits display their gingerbread houses for the public.
The Parade of Gingerbread Houses run by the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce last month raised $400 for charity maybe not a lot, but "every dollar means something," said chamber CEO Cindy Allston.
Bloomingdale gingerbread house contest helps DuPagePads
Updated 12/30/2020 3:40 PM
The Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce s gingerbread house contest has resulted in a donation of $650 to DuPagePads to help pay for meals.
Shoppers voted for their favorites at 13 businesses, with Bloomingdale Chiropractor topping the list for its Nightmare Before Christmas house. Second place was Platt Hill Nursery, with a greenhouse-themed house.
Participating shoppers were also entered in a contest to win a $200 cash prize. A list of the businesses participating can be found at BloomingdaleHolidays.com.
Votes for the best gingerbread house leads to a donation to DuPage PADS program Mike Davison of Platt Hill Nursery and Father Jim Murphy of St. Isidore Parish gingerbread greenhouse with $86 in donated votes. Courtesy of Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce Platt Hill Nursery s gingerbread greenhouse brought in $86 in donated votes. Courtesy of Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce Thirteen businesses participated in Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce s Parade of Gingerbread Houses with people voting for their favorite decorated house. Courtesy of Bloomingdale Chamber
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Residents followed the map of gingerbread houses in local businesses to vote for their favorite decorated house. Votes were collected by making a donation to the ballot box.