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CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATING CONTEST
Local businesses and organizations: raise some holiday cheer, highlight your business AND raise some funds for your favorite charity!
Share your Christmas spirit by decorating a tree to be displayed at the month-long BELIEVE Lights the Night holiday experience, Nov. 24 - Dec. 23.
The beautifully decorated trees will be seen by approximately 6000+ visitors!
The fan favorites will win money for the 501c3 charity of your choice or your own organization if you are a nonprofit.
1st Place $1000
2nd Place $750
3rd Place $500
HOW IT WORKS
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Sponsor a tree for $300 to be displayed at the aquarium.
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Submit entry form below by Nov. 15 (only 10 businesses can enter: first come, first served)
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Decorate your tree Nov. 19 -22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in a creative and original way representing your business or charity (must be in good taste, suitable for families).
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Tree and power will be supplied. Applicants are responsible for decorations, lights and an extension cord (up to 50’). No edible decorations please.
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Each guest that visits the aquarium between Nov. 24 and Dec. 23 will get to vote for their favorite tree by placing a voting chip into their favorite tree’s voting box.
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The tree with the highest number of votes will receive a 1st place prize of $1000, 2nd place $750 and 3rd place $500 to be donated to the charity of their choice.
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Winners will be announced Dec. 26 and checks can be picked up after Jan. 2
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Decorations need be removed between Jan. 2 and Jan. 5, 2024 or will be considered donations.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
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One 9’ Christmas tree
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A 11 x 17 sign highlighting your business and charity (please provide us a blurb)
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Business and charity spotlight post on all Shreveport Aquarium social media platforms
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Decorated voting box
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A wonderful opportunity to spread joy and highlight your business and charity to over 6000 aquarium visitors throughout the month.
Participants are encouraged to have friends, family and customers come in and vote for their favorite tree!
