The holiday lights have been a longstanding tradition and beautiful display for the community and local businesses within the Greenwich Avenue Business District. Lights strung through the trees along the Avenue have brought joyfull cheer to the season. We thank all those that have become partners and donated to the
Let There Be Lights Initiative and hope you will help us shine some light this Holiday Season.
For Sponsorship information, please email Sebastian Dostmann at [email protected].
The Baratta Family and The Persico Family
Kate & Jim Clark
Regency Centers
Brian and Giovanna Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Peter L. Malkin
Willcon Holdings
12L LLC
AGW Greenwich LLC
Albert & Dianne Orlando
Al and Amanda Oliva
Andrea Sinkin Design
Anthony & Rosemarie Longo
Ashley Rightler-Schmidt
Betsy Galindo
Chris and Megan Satchell
Dani & Jeremy Rossi
David & Maureen Van Hoesen
East End
Elizabeth Husted
Eryn and Mike Bingle
Goodwin Dental
Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate
Julia and Tom Dunn
Laura Gordon
Maria Reed
Marion Beale
Mediterraneo Restaurant
Meli-Melo
Melissa Santangelo
Michaelangelo of Greenwich
Nancy and Jim Breckenridge
Naturall You By Terry Conrad LLC
New England Investment Partners
Noel Vivier
Octavia Obolensky Melly
Rocco Roina
R.M. Harris Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Rudy’s Executive Transportation
Sarah and Ross Mazo
Sebastien Lahaie & Eleni Drinea
Sotheby’s International Realty
Terra Ristorante Italiano
The Dade Corp.
The DaPuzzo Family
The First Bank of Greenwich
The Force LLC
Townsend Family Foundation
Trina V. Horine
Wendy Duryea
What is Let There Be Lights?
“Let There Be Lights” is a fundraising project to bring the lights back to Greenwich Avenue. The lights are strung within the trees within the Greenwich Business District. These lights give everyone that warm and cozy holiday cheer.
When do the lights go up?
Weather permitting the lights will start to go up around the middle of October and be lit around Thanksgiving weekend.
Where are the lights?
The lights are strung within the trees of Greenwich Avenue, from top to bottom including most side streets. Bringing the business owners and customers some brightness and joy this Holiday Season.
Who Puts Up The lights?
The lights are put up by certified arborists under the supervision of the Town of Greenwich Tree Warden and Sebass Events.
What happens if the lights on a tree go out in front of my store?
Please contact Kristin Sachs at [email protected] to notify us about any issues with trees in front of your store or on the Avenue. We will contact the company that is stringing the lights ASAP. They’ll have a response within 24 – 48 hours on fixing any problems.
When do the lights come down?
The lights are safely brought down after the New Year. All precautions are taken to make sure there is no damage done to the trees when removing the string lights.
Is there a lighting ceremony?
TBD
How do I get involved?
Looking to become a partner of the event? Please reach out to Sebastian Dostmann at [email protected] for more information on partnership opportunities.
How do I donate?
All donations are welcome and tax deductible. You can make a donation directly on the website via credit card. If you’re looking to donate by check please reach out to Kristin Sachs at [email protected].
Who can I make a check out to?
All checks should be made payable to the Greenwich Community Foundation. Please mail your donation to:
Greenwich Community Foundation
PO Box 7791
Greenwich, CT 06836
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes! The Greenwich Community Foundation is a non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. If you donated by check you will receive a letter in the mail for your tax deductible donation. If you donated via the website, please use the automatic response as your tax deductible letter.