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Building Illumination Program

New To The Program

Turn on lights by November 24!

 

Did you participate last year? Go to this page for how to prepare for this year.

 

If you're new to the program:

Who - Downtown Property Owners/Managers

What - Line the top of your building with quality commercial grade light line from Christmas Light Decorators including warm white LED lighting and clips (required). Find product details below.

When - Purchase light line materials as soon as possible to allow for delivery. Purchase new light line before November 6. Install light line and have operable by Friday, November 24.

Where - We encourage all downtown properties to participate.

Why - This program will promote vibrancy and unity within downtown and attract people from all over the region to dine, shop, stay, and explore our downtown for the holidays.

How - Contact Aaron or Selina of Christmas Light Decorators for a free quote by emailing aaron@cldaz.com or maralyn@cldaz.com. Or call (480) 967-1122.

 

Product

  • C9- Warm White 120V SMD LED Plastic Smooth Bulb
  • C9- Light String, 15" Spacing Green Wire
  • C-Clips (use C9 side)

Pricing

  • Socket Light String, LED Bulbs, and Clips: $2.75 per foot
  • Replacement product pricing varies. See below for links to purchase replacement product online.

Purchasing/Install Steps

Step 1: Receive a free quote from Christmas Light Decorators. Or contact Zach Baker with DTP to put you in contact with the vendors. We can give you an approximate measurement of your roof line from Google Earth.

Step 2: Purchase the products and have them shipped to you. You can reuse them every year! 

Step 3: Have appropriate building maintenance staff install and have them watch these helpful videos:

Product Overview:

 

How to install C-Clips*:

*There are two sides to the clip! It's very important that you install the larger C9 side of the clip facing out so the C9 bulb will properly fit into the clip. IMPORTANT: The C-clips are to be installed using a loctite adhesive at 13.5" apart (on center) from clip to clip. The light line you purchase should be spaced 15" from bulb to bulb, which will allow you to have some room. The vendor does not recommend installing the C-clips using screws, nails or anything to puncture into your building parapet.

 

How to install lights:

Other Items You Need for Install:

  • Loctite PL-400 glue for clips (1 1oz tube per 100 ft of light line required) - Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware
  • Glue gun (standard 10oz caulking gun) - Home Depot, Lowes, Ace Hardware
  • Extension cords, new electrical access to roof (Most roofs have existing access).
  • Photoelectric Timer (turns lights auto-off/on) - Home Depot, Lowes, Ace

 Download a pdf flyer

Do you have questions? Contact Zach Baker, Deputy Director, at zach@downtowntucson.org, (520) 268-9034.