Hometown Holiday Lights

For 2025, we will be implementing a NEW CHAPTER of our seasonal celebration by focusing our efforts to light up the Martin Luther King Jr. Pedestrian Bridge!

Complementing an extensive remodel completed in 2024, we are excited for the addition of a deluxe animated Santa sleigh to the display. This vibrant new feature will soar along the bridge, complete with moving reindeer and festive detailing. Not only will it enhance the visual appeal of the bridge, but it will also bring an extra dose of holiday magic and joy to the community—creating a dazzling centerpiece that captures the spirit of the season for all to enjoy while welcoming them into Downtown Monroe!

We will continue to highlight Monroe Street along the Central Business District. For 2025, we will be focus on Third to Seventh Streets. Our main downtown thoroughfare will shine brighter with new lights as we expand the HHL footprint.

Whether strolling in our Downtown Social District enjoying an evening out, attending an event, getting a little holiday shopping done, or making memories with family and friends, residents and visitors are sure to enjoy what we have in store for 2025 and beyond!

Utilizing the inherent charm of our historic landscape, we hope to curate a collection of holiday lighting elements that will bring residents and visitors into our community to stroll, engage, shop, drink and dine.

Through these established partnerships, we are planning a multi-year public/private campaign to add additional lighting elements annually, which will be unveiled at the Holid ay Tree Lighting event.

This will not only create anticipation and excitement, but also foster community pride, support our Downtown culture, and create lasting memories for residents and visitors.

The City of Monroe is facilitating Hometown Holiday Lights (HHL), with the support of the Downtown Development Authority.

As a registered government entity, contributions made towards the HHL through the City are 100% tax deductible, and 100% of the funds contributed will go towards acquisition of lighting elements and displays.

Hometown Holiday Lights (HHL) began initially in 2021 in the Downtown Central Business District of the City of Monroe.

Over the past few years, the program has expanded and continues to grow. Any business within the City is encouraged to participate in the spirit of the light displays during the season to contribute to the overall festivities!

The HHL display kicks off with the annual Tree Lighting event in the City of Monroe. This event has taken place in the City for the past several decades and has included a variety of elements such as vendors, food trucks, performances, caroling, and more! It also heralds the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, taking place the Friday before Thanksgiving. A perfect opportunity to show your support of the City, its growth, families and businesses!

Create a legacy that allows you to stand out from the crowd, whether it’s a new photo op with your branding incorporated, or an immersion element that takes visitors into the heart of the Holiday spirit!

For companies looking for non-traditional ways to reach people through experiential marketing - be a part of an event that has been a family tradition in Monroe for over 50 years.

Collaborate with us to sponsor an attraction! Sponsorships are used to purchase new lighting elements, as well as Tree Lighting event activities! We have tiers and packages for both local and corporate partners. We can provide a variety of options! Contact us for more detailed information.

Local sponsorship tiers provide an opportunity for small businesses and individuals to contribute toward larger scale visual impact pieces, or sponsor smaller lighting elements directly such as those featured below.

Gingerbread	$500
Sugar Plum	$1000
Candy Cane	$1500
Other	$ ___
In-Kind Contributions Welcome (Material or Service Contributions)

Corporate sponsorship tiers provide an opportunity for larger entities for planned giving and larger scale visual impact pieces.

Examples of our sponsorship tiers are included below. Contact us for additional options!

North Pole	$ 2,000
Reindeer	$ 5,000
Santa	$ 10,000
Other	$ _____
In-Kind Contribution (Material or Service Contributions)

A very special thank you to our major 2024 Hometown Holiday Lights Sponsors!  

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Reindeer Tier Sponsors  
           

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North Pole Sponsors  

                                      

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Sugar Plum Sponsors