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LIGHT UP SAN LEANDRO

Here's How It Works

Register, embrace the festive spirit and stand a chance to win! 

1. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: OPEN TO ALL SAN LEANDRO BUSINESSES! Register your business by November 30th, 2024, to join the festive competition in time for 'IT'S A WONDERFUL NIGHT!'

2. Decorate: Light up your storefront or building by employing lights, decorations, scenic elements, and any imaginative touches that come to mind. Let your creativity shine. Aim to have your decor ready to dazzle by December 6th. The final day to complete your decorations to be considered for the competition will be Friday, Dec. 13th.

3. Voting: Voting is open to the public via social media. JUDGING & VOTING Begins December 6th! Voting link  to be shared on the of Dec. 6th!

4. Promote: Use your business's social media and other channels to tell people about your participation in the contest.

 

SOME TIPS:

🎉 Stay Lit: Keep the holiday spirit alive by leaving your decorations up throughout the season

🎉Win: 1 Winners will be announced the week of December 18th. Winners will receive a company pizza party, and a $500 donation to local charity of choice.

Light Up Schedule (1)

Why Particiapte?

  • Community Engagement: It’s a fun way to connect with the local community and get into the holiday spirit. Participating businesses can attract more foot traffic and create a festive atmosphere that encourages shoppers to visit and support local businesses.
  • Visibility and Promotion: By decorating and participating in the competition, businesses can use social media and other platforms to promote their storefront. The public voting aspect increases exposure as people share their favorite displays.
  • Rewards and Recognition: The winning business not only gets a pizza party for their team but also the opportunity to give back with a $500 donation to a local charity of their choice. This adds a meaningful element to the competition and enhances the business’s reputation in the community.

 

MORE TIPS: 

🎨 Plan Your Theme Early: Choose a cohesive holiday theme that reflects your business’s personality. Planning ahead will help you gather materials and execute your vision.
📸 Make It Interactive: Include elements that encourage passersby to stop, take photos, or engage with the display. Adding QR codes for special offers, games, or contests can drive traffic inside.

Photo of a window decorated with Christmas-themed gingerbread houses.

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Logo of the San Leandro Downtown Community Benefit District.
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