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 fund and hope you will help us shine some light this Holiday Season.
Pickwick Plaza
Kate and Jim Clark
Hermes of Paris
The Baratta Family
The Persico Family
Reichenbaum Properties
Fairstone Properties
Allied Property Group
Guy Sutton
Nancy and Jim Breckenridge
Sally Maloney
Andrea Sinkin
Jane Brash
Ashley Cole
Elizabeth and William Lee
Vicki Tananbaum
Eileen Young
Denise Brennan
Marion Beale
Dianne Orlando
Mr. & Mrs. Peter L. Malkin
Jen Danzi
Brid Mortamais
Giovanna Miller
Douro
Michaelangelo of Greenwich
Lincoln Property Company
The Malkin Fund
MH Cohen Realty LLC
Willcon Holdings, LLC
Trish Clark
New England Investment Partners
Lori Bantle
Mona Zacharia Beerman Foundation
John & Hillary McAtee
Sally Bedell
James Mullins
Amanda Oliva
Patricia Cea
Susan Calabrese
Sally Bedell
Rachele Caserza
H. H. Brown Shoe Company Inc
Locust Street Properties, LLC
Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc.
Penelope Kassaris
Alexa Maddock
Marguerite Bennett
Bill Mason
John Cooper
Jennifer Pape
Favorite Shoe Store Inc
Meli Melo
Joseph Williamson
Greenwich Dance Studio
Gail Wallace
Janet Stone McGuigan
Michelle Cracraft
Christine Edwards
First Bank of Greenwich
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.
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 Projects Fund, Inc. Please mail your donation to:
Greenwich Community Projects Fund
PO Box 7791
Greenwich, CT 06836
Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes! The Greenwich Community Projects Fund 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.