Archive for 2014

Over the years, Downtown Decorations has had the opportunity to work on many projects in the Syracuse, New York area. Our company is based in East Syracuse, so these projects are always especially exciting for us. We are happy to be a part of the beautification efforts, and hope our…

Cyndy LaRosa is Downtown Decorations office manager and resident fitness expert. Cyndy grew up in Parma, OH, where she also earned a degree in Marketing/Business and an AFAA National Certification for Group Exercise Instruction. After marrying her husband, Vic, she relocated to Rhode Island and worked for companies like Gillson…

Just a few months ago, Downtown Decorations began working with Geisinger Health System on an exciting custom banner and flag project. The prestigious northeastern Pennsylvania health care system has two hospitals in the Wilkes-Barre area, numerous clinics throughout the northeastern part of the state, and a primary care facility, Geisinger…

We are excited to be taking part in the 60th annual International Downtown Association Conference and Tradeshow in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada!  As a longtime active member of the IDA, we look forward to this conference every year. It will give us the opportunity to meet with representatives from downtowns across…

For the past five years, Downtown Decorations has been producing banners for Little Italy in Syracuse, New York. The thriving downtown neighborhood emerged around the year 1883, when Italian immigrants first moved to the area to help construct the West Shore Railroad, but wasn’t officially designated Little Italy until 2003.…

The South Salina Street corridor, a once thriving neighborhood on Syracuse, New York’s Southside, is now troubled with crime and economic hardship. In the past 30 years, little has been done to help revitalize this historic neighborhood. That's until now.The City of Syracuse, the Southside Community Coalition and other neighborhood groups…

Downtown Decorations collaborates on numerous projects each year with cities and organizations throughout the great state of Texas. Our clients in the Lone Star State go all out when it comes to decorating for the holidays. Like the saying goes, everything’s bigger in Texas, and that includes their décor projects.   Last…

Each year, Downtown Decorations collaborates with colleges and universities across the country. Typically, we produce collegiate light pole banners for the schools, but we have also worked on other unique custom décor projects. A great example of this is the large commencement banners we designed for Morrisville State College in…

In 2013, we had the opportunity to work on an exciting banner project with Mount Holly, New Jersey. The township, which is located in Burlington County, is a short 35 minute drive from Philadelphia. This unique project gave us the chance to create banners that were not only striking and…

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We’re about a month away from the start of the fall semester at colleges around the world. Schools are preparing for the return of old students and the arrival of new ones. One of the best ways that a campus can provide a warm welcome is with collegiate banners. Downtown…

The 2014 holiday season is quickly approaching. By the time we know it, buildings and streets across the globe will be adorned with holiday decor.  Now is the time to start planning your program.Downtown Decorations can add holiday excitement to your municipality, downtown, shopping center, casino, event center, commercial building…

Downtown Decorations recently completed this unique and exciting banner project for Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. These colorful and creative banners are now on display outside of the stunning Northrup Hall, which was designed by renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern. Half of the custom banners feature inspirational words like…

At Downtown Decorations, we pride ourselves on having strong relationships with our clients. Oftentimes, we work with companies, downtowns, casinos, colleges, shopping centers, etc. throughout the year on multiple projects. One of the clients we work with in this capacity is Wegmans Food Markets. We collaborate with the popular supermarket…

It may seem like the school year just ended but it’s already time to start planning for the fall semester. In just a few months, students from across the globe will be leaving home and moving to their new campuses. And what better way to welcome them than with some…

Summertime is here and it is finally nice outside in Upstate New York. One of the many perks of having this warm weather is outdoor dining. Wegmans, the popular supermarket, wanted to offer this dining option to their customers at their Cicero, New York location, so they created an outdoor…

At Downtown Decorations, we work with many of our clients year-round. Our design team creates different seasonal décor items that a property, campus or downtown can easily switch out once a season changes. One client that we work with in this capacity is the Albany Housing Authority in Albany, New…

In 2012, Downtown Decorations began working with Wild Waves Theme Park in Federal Way, Washington. Wild Waves, which originally opened as The Enchanted Village in 1977, is the largest combination water park and amusement park in the entire Pacific Northwest. Thousands flock to the theme park each year to enjoy…

For the past four years, Downtown Decorations has been working with Mashpee Commons, a 278,946 sq. ft. open-air shopping center located on Cape Cod in the city of Mashpee, Massachusetts. The unique outdoor complex has over 95 stores that include both national retailers and local mom-and-pops. Mashpee Commons is also…

In 2011, the City of Fredericksburg, Texas contacted Downtown Decorations to create a full holiday décor program for their downtown. Officials wanted a program that would really enhance holiday tourism in the city.Our design team first decided to brighten up the space by adding a ton of lights to their…

Later this year, viewers will be able to see Downtown Decorations' banners in the new holiday movie, "One Christmas Eve." The made-for-TV movie starring Anne Heche is being produced for Hallmark Hall of Fame and ABC. In "One Christmas Eve," Heche plays a newly divorced mom having some unexpected adventures…

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It's that time of year again. Over the next few weeks, Downtown Decorations will be setting up at some major conferences across the United States. Attendees will have the chance to stop by and chat with our president, vice president, and some of our sales reps at conferences in Saratoga…

Last year, Downtown Decorations teamed up with the Tampa Convention Center to create a one of a kind Christmas display.  The 600,000 sq. ft. convention center, which is located on the waterfront in downtown Tampa, Florida, hosts everything from conferences to international exhibitions to green events. Officials contacted us because…

In 2013, the Westlake Center, a premier four-story shopping center located in the heart of downtown Seattle, Washington, contacted us to design some giant ornaments to fill a new space that opened up in their food court area. They really wanted a design that would impress visitors. We worked with…

The patriotic season is just around the corner. Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day are all quickly approaching. Now is the time to show your pride and celebrate America. And what better way to do so than with brand new patriotic banners and flags from Downtown Decorations. Clients can…

San Francisco, California – San Fran, Fog City, The Golden Gate City, The City by the Bay, Everybody’s Favorite City. It's all around one of the greatest cities in the United States. And we are proud to be able to say that “if you’re going to San Francisco, be sure…

Back in 2011, Downtown Decorations was approached by the city of Independence, Missouri to create a unique custom giant tree. The tree was to be displayed outside of the Jackson County Courthouse in the center of the downtown area, which sees a lot of foot traffic. The city, which is…

Downtown Decorations teamed up with the Orlando International Airport in 2013 to create a very unique custom light up base for their giant tree. The airport, which is located in Orlando, Florida, is the 13th busiest in the United States and the 33rd busiest in the world, according to passenger…

In 2011, Downtown Decorations was contacted by the city of Geneva, New York to design some holiday décor for their downtown. Located on Seneca Lake, the largest of the Finger Lakes, Geneva is a popular vacation spot known for its wineries and beautiful outdoor scenery. The small city nestled in…

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In 2011, Downtown Decorations teamed up with Calhoun, Georgia's Downtown Development Authority to create an enormous sphere tree for the city. Calhoun has around 16,000 residents and is located just 50 miles south of the charming Chattanooga, Tennessee, and 70 miles north of the fast-paced Atlanta, Georgia. Due to its…

We will move our clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, which means Spring is almost here. The dark, cold days Winter are almost over. With the new season comes new colorful Spring decor. And what better way to add a splash of color than with new banners. At Downtown Decorations,…

It might seem a little early, but it's already time to start thinking about decor for the 2014 holiday season. Now is the time to order early and save big on giant trees during our pre-season sale. Giant trees are the single most important décor item related to increasing visitation…

Every year, Downtown Decorations is lucky enough to design holiday décor programs for places around North and South America. One of our favorite projects that we get to work on is the Avenue at White Marsh in Baltimore, Maryland. We started working with the upscale shopping center in 2012. (Check…

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Downtown Decorations was contacted by Turf Valley Town Square in Ellicott City, Maryland last year to design a holiday décor package for the brand new neighborhood center. The $22 million complex is anchored by Harris Teeter and features a brand new fresh fish and oyster restaurant, Grille 620, owned by…

2013 was another great year for Downtown Decorations. We were lucky enough to work on some really unique projects, including one for La Palmera shopping center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The coastal city is located in the southern region of Texas and has a metro population of almost half a…

In 2013, Downtown Decorations worked on a holiday décor project for a truly unique location. We were contacted to design a custom entrance sign topper and other décor for the Parker Ranch Center, which is a shopping center located on Parker Ranch in Waimea, Hawaii.Parker Ranch was founded in 1847…

In 2013, Downtown Decorations designed a huge 44 foot Christmas tree for The Collection at Forsyth. The impressive outdoor lifestyle shopping destination features premier retailers, specialty stores, restaurants, eateries and a movie theater. Located in Cumming, Georgia, The Collection is the premier shopping spot in Metro Atlanta. Our designers used…