Window Decorating Contest
Holiday Open House
Snowball Drop Reward Stop
Other Activity
REGISTER BELOW for ANY or ALL event(s) you will be participating in. You can do one or ALL :)
WINDOW DECORATING - - Decorate your windows in designs to match the theme. Theme and Dates Below
Please have your windows decorated and ready no later than 4pm the Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving to be included in the contest.
Peoples Choice voting will go online by the following Tuesday and will be combined with scores from Downtown Design Team for winner selection.
1st Place $150 / 2nd Place $100 / 3rd Place $50
SNOWBALL DROP: Guests who collect a snowball with the number corresponding to your business (sign in window) redeem it for prizes or discounts at your business - your hours of operation must extend to 6:00pm
50 youth snowballs and 15 Adult snowballs will be dropped with your number. Businesses who find the greatest success with this are prepared for 50 children and also offer a discount item, or coupon to return to the accompanying adults. 15 items are requested for adults with snowballs
IF YOU WANT TO BRING YOUR BUSINESS INTO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE EMAIL US DIRECTLY WITH YOUR REQUEST PRIOR to DEC 1st: dda@portland-michigan.org
OPEN HOUSE: - 4-6pm Activities for hosting can include: refreshments, live music, special offers, door prizes, cookie decorating, children's activities, etc.
IF YOU WANT TO BRING YOUR BUSINESS INTO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE EMAIL US DIRECTLY WITH YOUR REQUEST PRIOR to DEC 1st : dda@portland-michigan.org
OTHER EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO FEATURE: Dancing in the Streets / Caroling / Marshmallow Roasting / Bean Bag Toss - run your idea by us!
PARADE - LIGHT IT UP! ~
Please Complete this form for event components above ^^^, but ALSO click the button below and complete the Parade Registration.
WINDOWS - Theme: SNOW MUCH FUN
Decorated and Ready Tues Before Thanksgiving NOV 21
Online by Tues NOV 28
Online polling ends Monday DEC 4
Winners Announced Thursday DEC 7
SPONSORSHIPS - by Oct 22 for printed materials, or Nov 4 for other LINK HERE
OTHER EVENT - contact us by OCT 21
SNOWBALL DROP -Register by NOV 27
OPEN HOUSE - Register by NOV 27
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