Simon Mumford
24 June 2025, 1:40 AM
After another hugely successful Lismore Lantern Parade on Saturday night, CEO and Artistic Director Jyllie Jackson has revealed the winners of the Enchanted Windows competition.
Enchanted Windows is where Lismore businesses create a lantern/lighting display in their shop front, so families and fans can walk around the CBD and admire the window displays before the Lantern Parade.
"There were quite a few entrants for the Enchanted Windows this year; they varied in their effort quite a bit, but there were some really outstanding and creative windows, and the choice was not easy," Jyllie said.
"Really, everyone was a winner for stepping up and participating. Thank you.
"The overall winner was The Lismore Professionals (corner of Magellan and Keen Street), it met the brief beautifully and was high energy.
"Runner up was Flourish on Union Street, South Lismore, with a quirky and vibrant, go Southies.
(Flourish's window display)
"Highly Commended: we would like to acknowledge Leo’s Food Bar (Magellan St), who once again stood out with their delightful narrative window, and inside decoration too.
"We were really impressed by Shoppe 1’s (Keen Street) carefully crafted lanterns - hot air balloons at sunrise. Graham is welcome to come and join us at the Lantern Workshop any time!
"We loved Little Polli’s (Magellan Street) with their Little Polli lantern, who must be 15 years old now, so carefully looked after since commissioned when Little Polli first opened!
(Little Polli's window display)
"Honourable mention must be made for Audio Room’s graphic rendition, and the storytelling in Higgins’ Real Estate was a delight, as was the Chempro Fairyland window.
"Artisan’s Table meticulous beaded sun was amazing, but Victoria did not enter the competition as she helped coordinate the project, but still created a gorgeous window.
"Thank you to everyone who entered, and I hope that there will be even more fabulous Enchanted Windows next year."
Oakes Oval looks to be the preferred venue for the Firey Finale.
The Lismore App ran a poll in Sunday's Lismore Lantern Parade wrap-up story. Just under 300 votes have been recorded, with 75% of people preferring Oakes Oval over Riverside Park (25%).
More food for thought for Jyllie Jackson and her team as they embark on planning the 2026 Lismore Lantern Parade.
You can still make a donation to help cover the costs of putting on the Lismore Lantern Parade. Jyllie said there is no change from $130,000, and as a charity, they do need financial help putting on Lismore's biggest night of entertainment. Click here to donate.