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LIGHT UP SAN LEANDRO

why participate

  • 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 winner will receive a $1,000 prize to invest in their business. This not only provides a valuable financial boost but also adds significance to the competition and helps strengthen the business's reputation within the community.

 

here's how it works

1. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: OPEN TO ALL SAN LEANDRO BUSINESSES! Register your business by November 30th 2025, to join the festive competition in time for 'IT'S A WONDERFUL NIGHT!'

2. Decorate: To ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone, please follow these participation guidelines, incorporate:

  • Christmas lights, twinkle lights, or spotlights.
  • Pick a cohesive theme
  • Add color

(Completion Date for decorations is Dec 5th)

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.

5.Win: 1 Winners will be announced the week of December 22nd. Winners will receive a $1000 dollar prize.

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