Wild Waves Theme Park

In 2012, Downtown Decorations began working with Wild Waves Theme Park in Federal Way, Washington. Wild Waves, which originally opened as The Enchanted Village in 1977, is the largest combination water park and amusement park in the entire Pacific Northwest. Thousands flock to the theme park each year to enjoy thrill rides, water slides and entertainment. In addition to all of the summer fun, the park stays open in December and January for the Wild Waves Theme Park Holiday with Lights. During this time, the park transforms into a glowing wonderland, featuring over 1 million lights. In the center of all of the holiday décor stands a giant tree from Downtown Decorations. In 2012, we designed the huge 24 ft. tree lit with almost 10,000 cool white lights. On top of that, we produced a 4 ft. snowburst topper to add some additional pop. Officials at Wild Waves loved the tree so much that they wanted to add more of it in 2013. Since all of Downtown Decorations' trees are completely customizable, we were able to create a 6 ft. extension, bringing the tree to 30 ft. in height. 

Mashpee Commons

For the past four years, Downtown Decorations has been working with Mashpee Commons, a 278,946 sq. ft. open-air shopping center located on Cape Cod in the city of Mashpee, Massachusetts. The unique outdoor complex has over 95 stores that include both national retailers and local mom-and-pops. Mashpee Commons is also well known for its New England style design, which has won many awards and recognitions over the years.

Downtown Decorations first designed banners for the commons back in 2010 and then again in 2012. We think the simple yet stylish design of the banners adds a nice touch to the world renowned shopping center.

Fredericksburg, Texas

In 2011, the City of Fredericksburg, Texas contacted Downtown Decorations to create a full holiday décor program for their downtown. Officials wanted a program that would really enhance holiday tourism in the city.

Our design team first decided to brighten up the space by adding a ton of lights to their already existing trees. We placed 2,000 sets of LED lights on 40 trees. In addition to the trees, we added lights to the rooflines of the downtown buildings. Overall, we produced more than 24,000 ft. of lights for the city.

Next, we added 80 five ft. side mount pole wreaths and 40 3 ft. center mount pole wreaths to the light poles throughout their downtown. Each wreath also contained a red bow and lights to add even more pop.

We then added 10 sets of custom cross street décor to hang over their main streets. This was to increase the visual appeal outside of where the majority of the lights were located.

Lastly, we created the center piece of the whole décor package - a huge 30 ft. double lit ornamented artificial tree with a giant 5 ft. custom star topper.

We absolutely love the way this project turned out. As you can see in the pictures below, the full décor package not only illuminates their downtown, but creates a captivating holiday environment.

One Christmas Eve

Later this year, viewers will be able to see Downtown Decorations' banners in the new holiday movie, "One Christmas Eve." The made-for-TV movie starring Anne Heche is being produced for Hallmark Hall of Fame and ABC. In "One Christmas Eve," Heche plays a newly divorced mom having some unexpected adventures the night before Christmas, according to Winnipeg Free Press. Filming took place last month in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and the movie is set to air on ABC during the 2014 holiday season.

We can't wait to see our decor on TV again and we are extremely excited to be part of this project. Below are some of the banner designs you will be able to spot in the movie! To see more of our holiday banners, click here.

Behind the scenes of "One Christmas Eve" via executive producer Brent Shields.

The Bulletin: May 2

Source: LIFE

• 10 Best Cities For Today's College Graduates (CNBC)
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• May Downtown Of The Month: Corning's Gaffer District (IDA)
• With Luxury Brands, Outlet Centers Give Malls A Run For Their Money (Los Angeles Times)

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Conference Season

It's that time of year again. Over the next few weeks, Downtown Decorations will be setting up at some major conferences across the United States. Attendees will have the chance to stop by and chat with our president, vice president, and some of our sales reps at conferences in Saratoga Springs, Detroit and Las Vegas.

First up is the New York Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials' Annual Meeting, Training School and Expo. This event, which will be held from May 4-6 at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Springs, New York, will provide an opportunity for mayors, managers, trustees, council members, attorneys, finance officers and clerks to network with peers from other communities and connect with businesses from across New York state. We are proud to be a local New York company and look forward to meeting and collaborating with municipalities from across the state.

Next is the National Main Streets Conference. This conference will take place from May 18-20 in downtown Detroit, Michigan. This event will feature over a dozen mobile workshops, 60 education sessions and several special events. According to National Main Streets' website, the conference will also offer important lessons on resilience, innovation and hard work, all of which exemplify the Main Street movement across the country and can be seen first-hand in Detroit. We encourage attendees to stop by our booth (#505) to say hello and drop off their business card for a chance to win $500 off of a $1,000 order from Downtown Decorations.

Last but not least, we will be attending ICSC RECon. The massive Global Retail Real Estate Convention presented by the International Council of Shopping Centers will take place from May 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to ICSC's website, RECon is the global convention for the shopping center industry and provides networking, deal making and educational opportunities for retail real estate professionals from around the world. The event will have over 1,000 exhibitors and more than 33,000 attendees, making it the largest industry convention in the world. We are excited to meet with attendees from across the globe to discuss their decor plans and any questions they may have.

Tampa, Florida

Last year, Downtown Decorations teamed up with the Tampa Convention Center to create a one of a kind Christmas display.  The 600,000 sq. ft. convention center, which is located on the waterfront in downtown Tampa, Florida, hosts everything from conferences to international exhibitions to green events. Officials contacted us because they wanted a holiday décor item that would be truly unique to the center.

The center planned on using some previously purchased ornaments, ribbon and décor items but needed the canvas to create their exceptional holiday display. We provided them with a huge 22 ft. tree and a giant 4 ft. snowburst topper to complement their design. We think the collaboration turned out great!

Seattle, Washington

In 2013, the Westlake Center, a premier four-story shopping center located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Washington, contacted us to design some giant ornaments to fill a new space that opened up in their food court area. They really wanted a design that would impress visitors. We worked with the center to create some large overhead ornaments that would not only produce the visual appeal they wanted, but also stayed within their budget.

Our team came up with unique designs for three custom sized décor items – a white and red 4 ft. ornament, a red and white 5 ft. 6 inch ornament, and a red 7 ft. ornament. The 7 ft. ornament, which is the center piece of the décor project, features lights sewn into the seams to provide a magnificent illuminated look.

Patriotic Banners and Flags

The patriotic season is just around the corner. Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day are all quickly approaching. Now is the time to show your pride and celebrate America. And what better way to do so than with brand new patriotic banners and flags from Downtown Decorations. Clients can choose from a wide variety of stock designs or work with our expert design team to create a completely custom banner or flag. Stock colors and sizes can also be modified to meet specific needs. In addition, Downtown Decorations offers a wide selection of banner enhancers to add some light and enrich the décor in a nighttime setting. For more information on patriotic banners and flags, visit the Downtown Decorations website or call 877.369.6332 to speak with a representative.

San Francisco, California

San Francisco, California – San Fran, Fog City, The Golden Gate City, The City by the Bay, Everybody’s Favorite City. It's all around one of the greatest cities in the United States. And we are proud to be able to say that “if you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to spot our decor in Union Square.” We're making Scott McKenzie proud.

Last year, we worked with the Union Square Business Improvement District to design two giant wreaths for Union Square, which is located on Market Street in downtown San Francisco. The eight foot lit wreaths feature silver, copper and gold ornaments. In addition to the wreaths, we also supplied the square with eight 14 inch around, 20 foot long pieces of deluxe garland. 

Independence, Missouri

Back in 2011, Downtown Decorations was approached by the city of Independence, Missouri to create a unique custom giant tree. The tree was to be displayed outside of the Jackson County Courthouse in the center of the downtown area, which sees a lot of foot traffic. The city, which is the hometown of Harry S. Truman, is actually the fourth largest in Missouri and has over 117,000 residents. Independence is also home to the headquarters of several denominations of the Latter Day Saint movement, including the Community of Christ.

Our design team came up with a pattern for the tree that was unlike anything else. The huge 24 foot tree features some more traditional décor items like the classic green, red, silver, and gold ornaments and bright white lights but it also showcases some truly unique items like the striking red bows scattered throughout and a giant four foot star tree topper. We think the traditional mixed with the unique makes for one spectacular looking tree.

Orlando International Airport

Downtown Decorations teamed up with the Orlando International Airport in 2013 to create a very unique custom light up base for their giant tree. The airport, which is located in Orlando, Florida, is the 13th busiest in the United States and the 33rd busiest in the world, according to passenger traffic numbers. Airport officials contacted us to help create a spectacular holiday display that would be remembered by travelers from around the world.  Our design team came up with this one of a kind custom light up tree base. The base measures two feet high and 15 feet around. At night, the white v-shaped patterns illuminate to create an outstanding and unforgettable display.

Geneva, New York

In 2011, Downtown Decorations was contacted by the city of Geneva, New York to design some holiday décor for their downtown. Located on Seneca Lake, the largest of the Finger Lakes, Geneva is a popular vacation spot known for its wineries and beautiful outdoor scenery. The small city nestled in the Finger Lakes wine country brings in thousands of visitors each year. With the increasing popularity of the city, officials decided they needed the very best holiday decorations to show off their thriving downtown. We provided the city with more than 50 three foot snowflake pole decorations, pole wraps, and a large amount of LED lights. Our décor lines the main downtown street and we could not be happier with the way it all turned out.  

The Bulletin: March 14

Source: LIFE

• Internet no match for good malls, Simon says (ICSC)
• The 5 Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day (Huffington Post)
• How late is too late for Christmas decorations? (WTMJ)
• Practical Reasons to Save Old Buildings (NTHP)
• March Downtown of the Month: King of Prussia District (IDA)

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Calhoun, Georgia

In 2011, Downtown Decorations teamed up with Calhoun, Georgia's Downtown Development Authority to create an enormous sphere tree for the city. Calhoun has around 16,000 residents and is located just 50 miles south of the charming Chattanooga, Tennessee, and 70 miles north of the fast-paced Atlanta, Georgia. Due to its location, many people pass through Calhoun each year. The city decided that they really wanted to impress their visitors and residents with some memorable holiday decor. Downtown Decorations designed this awesome 21 ft. sphere tree to put in front of the Gordon County Courthouse, the center pint of the downtown. We think the project turned out great. Take a look at some more shots of downtown Calhoun below and click here to learn more about our sphere trees.