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 Sebastian@Sebassevents.com.
The Baratta Family and The Persico Family
Kate and Jim Clark
Lauricella Associates
M & T Bank/ Wilmington Trust
Shreve, Crump & Low
Sutton Land LLC
Peter and Isabel Malkin
Brian and Giovanna Miller
Paradigm Realty, Inc.
Willcon Holdings
AGW Greenwich LLC
DaDe Corporation
Wendie Force
Richard Kriskey
NEIP Realty
Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage
The Cottage
Townsend Family Foundation
Andrea Sinkin Designs
Mabel Aretaga Balestra
Lori Bantle
BK and John Bates
Jen Barro
BC Designs
Marion Beale
Mona Zacharia Beerman
Robin A. Bodell
Denise Brennan
Cathy And Robert Carangelo
Anne Baldwin Castine
Charles Hilton Architects
Ted and Maria Conforti
Mary Jane and Peter DaPuzzo
Dave DeJoy
Marie B. D’Elia
Wendy Duryea
Pierce and Kate Fowler
Karen Giannuzzi
Carol Gilbride – Sotherby’s Internation Realty
Ajit and Megha Gupta
Alex Hickey
Peter Janover
Ginny and Harry Keeshan
Sebastien Lahaie and Eleni Drinea
Law Offices of Eileen M Pate
Alexa Maddock
Melissa McCann
Caroline McNally
Michaelangelo of Greenwich
James Mullins
Naturally You By Terry Conrad LLC
Gloria O’Connell
Anne Ogilvy
Al and Amanda Oliva
Dianne Orlando
Pennino Family
Performance Optimal Health
Lauren Rabin
Andrew and Maddie Roberts
Dani and Jeremy Rossi
Judy Ruttkamp
Schachter Family LLC
Tyler Schuessler
The Serpas
Geri Smeriglio – Sotheby’s International Realty
Jill Talbot
Noel Vivier
Gail Wallace
Diane Warzoha
Cathlin and Stephen Wolanske
Carol Zuckert – Sotheby’s International Realty
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 Kristin@SebassEvents.com 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 Sebastian@SebassEvents.com 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 Kristin@SebassEvents.com.
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.