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Best Holiday Windows in Downtown Denville Award Winners

We would like to, once again, congratulate the following Downtown Denville Businesses on their fabulous, AWARD-WINNING decorations and having the best holiday windows in Downtown Denville of 2024! Jeff Halpern, the head of the Downtown Denville BID Design Committee presented each with their award winnings. Most businesses will use their award check for business improvements, supplies, or other contributions to the community! Thank you to everyone who decorated or voted in the 2024 contest.

FIRST PLACE: Ivy Hair and Makeup Boutique | 20 Broadway

SECOND PLACE: Sisters | 23 Broadway

PEOPLE’S CHOICE: Furniture Revival Studio | 12 Broadway

Ivy Hair and Makeup Boutique accepts their award check for best Holiday Windows in Downtown Denville

First place winner, Ivy Hair and Makeup Boutique donated their winnings to Saint Basil’s Academy, a home for children and young adults in need.

Sisters accepts second place award for best Holiday windows in Downtown Denville
Furniture Revival Studio wins people's choice award for best Holiday Windows in Downtown Denville

Holiday 2024 Sponsorship Options

WHY SPONSOR?

  • We are a not for profit organization whose sole purpose is preserving, improving and promoting our small business downtown district. Your sponsorship funding directly preserves our downtown shopping district.
  • Downtown shopping districts are disappearing all over the country due to the rise in online-shopping.  We are the leading shopping district in the area and our success greatly increasing our property values and community.
  • We have tremenouse reach with social, search, email and more reaching nearly 100k with our events, social posts, press releases and more
  • Sponsoring Downtown Denville provide massive reach, awarness and engagement for your business or company and it’s for a good cause.  (We are a 501.3c organization)

2024 HOLIDAY SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS
(discounts available for businesses within the business improvement district)

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE (EVENT)
A flagship event with an ice skating rink, firepits, carolers and more. It’s been highlighted on local tv, radio and news outlets for years making Downtown Denville a leading holiday destination. This year our theme is Retro Holiday. The promotion of the event has massive reach through social, display, PR and more.

PRESENTING SPONSOR-  $5000 Exclusive or $2500 Co-Sponsor (SOLD OUT)
Your name featured on every mention (social, email, poster, banner, announcements, Route 46/10 Billboard, posts, web, and more) , Also include 15×15 space at the event for an activity, tent, giveaways, etc…. and special featured social post/video, and email about your services. etc… We will also feature you in a banner at the event.

FLAGSHIP SPONSORS – $1000 (4) (3 Remaining)
We will only be taking 4 but these sponsors and they will be featured on the bottom of our flyer, on display at the event and will be allowed a 15 x 15 space at the event for tent set-up, activity (without audio) in addition to acknowledgment in 2 social posts/stories.

HOLIDAY TRAIN/TRACTOR RIDE – $600 (Sold out)
Sponsor our holiday ride throughout our event. We’ll place your name/logo on our ride, include you in every announcement/mention and social post.

FIRST SKATE – $200
Be the first to take the ice with a ceremonial skate, interview and video featured on social


SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY – Presenting Sponsor   $1000 (Sold Out)
Your name and business presenting our Small Business Saturday on all mentions, posts, notices, etc… 

HOT COCOA CONTEST – Presenting Sponsor-  $1000 or Co-sponsor $500 (1 co-sponsor left)
Several week contest from our coffee shops which generated nearly 11k votes last year.  Sponsor will receive mention on every post, email, mention, etc…  as well as social kickoff, 50 mugs with DD logo and your logo given away on our social and by you.  Final award presented at your business.

WINDOW DECORATING CONTEST – Presenting Sponsor-  $1000
Our stores compete for the best decorated store windowns and displays and they get into it.  The sponsor will be featured on every mention, post, promotion and will also present the award for massive press exposure. 

CAROLS BY THE CLOCKTOWER  – Presenting Sponsor – $500
Sponsor our artist or carolers performing at the Clocktower during the holiday season.

THIS WEEK IN DOWNTOWN DENVILLE – $150 (1 week), $500 (4 weeks)
This weekly social post, blog post and email reach over 12-15k individuals. You’ll receive a @mention on the social post, link on the blog post and link and banner in the email which has 3000 subscribers, 65% open rate and 35%+ click through rate.

OTHER OPTIONS EXCLUSIVELY FOR DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES – $200
We promote downtown businesses regularly and it’s our main focus but we do offer our downtown businesses added options. This will include 3 social mentions throughout the holidays and an official sign for your business to highlight as well.
-Official Pizza Sponsor for the Holidays
-Official Fitness Sponsor for the Holidays
Contact us for more.

Downtown Denville After Dark: FAQ

Get ready for the magic of Downtown Denville After Dark! – The most anticipated summer event that will light up our downtown on June 20th! Thank you to our sponsors, Hudson Oral Surgery and Verizon.

As the excitement builds for the event, we understand that our community has questions about what to expect. In this blog post, we’re here to provide answers to the frequently asked questions about Downtown Denville After Dark.

From the lineup of activities, performances, and vendors to parking details and everything in between, we’ve got you covered. Make sure to mark your calendar for June 20th and join the fun in Downtown Denville!

Check back here for updates leading up to the event!

DATE: Thursday, June 20th, 2024

TIME: 5:30 PM- 9:30 PM

PLACE: Downtown Denville (Main activities along Broadway with streets open for pedestrians)

FOOD: We’ve got the best eateries around. Check out all the food specials and the ways you can grab take out while not missing any of the great activities on Broadway. FOOD SPECIALS & ORDER OPTIONS HERE

WHERE DO WE PARK?

Broadway will be closed off to cars for everyone to enjoy the activities but there is still ample parking in the Bloomfield parking lot that extends behind Hunan Taste. As well, all the surrounding streets.

ARE THERE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS?

For safety reasons, we will not have inflatables this year, and there will be no rides. Several stores will have various activities, like mini-golfing, a gel-shooting game, and more. This is a celebration of our downtown shopping district, but it is family-friendly.

IS THERE A BEER GARDEN?

We are celebrating and highlighting our downtown business so please stop by Diamond Spring Brewery’s Outdoor Beer Garden. Thatcher McGhees’ has extended its outdoor seating for meals and drinks. Live Music by Steve Johnson outside the The Second Half on Main and don’t forget to enjoy all the exciting different drinks at Hunan Taste’s bar and restaurant.

There is no separate outdoor beer garden, and all NJ open container laws apply. Please do not consume alcoholic beverages outside the establishments. Taking alcoholic beverages from outside these bars is illegal and will be enforced.

ARE THERE RESTROOMS? – Outside PortaJohns are located on First Ave.

WHAT IS THIS EVENT FOR?

Small downtowns all over the country are disappearing. Online shopping, over development and big business retailers have all eroded the beauty of a downtown shopping districts. Denville is lucky to have one of the best downtown areas around. We want to keep it thriving. It is a center of our community. The Downtown Denville Business Improvement District is a non-profit organization committed to promoting, enhancing and preserving our this wonderful experience and all our local businesses that make up this district. Thank you for your support.

ENTERTAINMENT:

5:30 PM – Steve Johnson – Live Outside Cafe Crevier & The Second Half (until 8:30pm)

6:00 PM– Lakeland Bank & Mutts on Main present their “Dog Eating Contest” No we don’t eat the dogs. We watch them chow down on their awesome treats.

6:15 PM– Lakeland Bank & Denville Dog present The 2nd Annual Denville Hot Dog Eating Contest Hosted by Downtown Denville’s Gene Fitzpatrick and Former Mrs. Morris County and Denville EMT, Taryn Foley

6:30 PM– LURKER PARK live at First Avenue & Broadway (until 9:30pm)

ACTIVITIES & SPECIALS:

All Styling Studio- Offering a retail discount of 10% off. Any pre booking the Night of Downtown Denville After Dark will receive 15% off one service.

Bellezza Beauty Co– Going to have a table with a spin wheel of giveaways & discounts! As well as products & samples & colored hair extensions for the kids.

Bluebird by Bullet Boots Logo Denville

Bluebird by Boots – You have to check out their mobile truck set up outside their store!

Blue Moon Mex Express– Serving chips/salsa/guacamole/queso and churros

Butter & Velvet– Having a raffle and 20% off of everything.

California Beach Hut- Raffling 2 $50 gift cards.

Dash of Thyme– Selection of charcuterie boards of various sizes and prices.

Doxwel Denville Logo

Doxwel Medspa – 15% off of drips

Evolve Medspa– Raffling their preferred membership for three months free!

Golf4Her – For a small charitable donation, you can test your putting skills on their putting green.

Inmiko The Art of Gifting Denville

Inmiko – check out their items outside their store

Ivy Hair & Makeup- Offering permanent jewelry girl in salon & raffles!

Mutts on Main – Bring your dog in for 50% all self washes and 10% all items.

Prana Yoga – Starting at Downtown Denville After Dark -The Summer Sizzler package of 10 classes for $100 (used by Labor Day) but will throw in a bonus class during tonights event only.

Sisters – Stop by and get primed for Pink Witches Night Out coming to Downtown Denville again this October. Sisters will have more information and as always various fun activities.

Shoe & Sneaker Barn – 20% off all sandals (except Birkenstocks)

The Beauty Loft– Is going to have a booth with a night light tunnel and polaroid camera to take fun “after dark” pictures! As well as a spin the wheel featuring discounts and freebee opportunities to the many services they provide in their studio!

The Urban Muse – The first 20 people that stop in that evening and book your massage session receive a free hour long infrared sauna session. Plus 10% off retail.

Tuxedo by Sarno– On June 20th, all weddings booked at the Denville Store will receive our “Golden Ticket Promotion” which provides $70 off each rental of a wedding party. We will also be having a sidewalk sale with up to 80% off retail merchandise.

Wish – Select items on their sidewalk just outside their store

Downtown Denville After Dark: Food

We have some of the best restaurants in the area. Feel free to stop by before, after, or during our event. You can pick up some takeout items and stroll along Broadway while enjoying the live music, or you can take a break at our high-top tables. Keep an eye out for our teenage volunteers, who will be distributing food information, menus, and more, and they can also assist you with orders. The volunteers are working only for tips, so please remember to show them your appreciation.

Check this page for more updates leading up to the event!

31 Burgers – Brand new to downtown. Give them a try. Order Here.

Beignets – Most likely you are only steps away from grabbing a donut or beignet to go

Blue Moon Mex Express – Grab quick items like chips, salsa and quac to go or order online

Bubble in Paradise – are open late until 8:30pm !

Dash of Thyme – Stop in & pick up a charcuterie board to-go. 3 Amazing sizes & varieties.

Denville Dog & Ice Cream – Don’t you want to try the Hot Dogs our contest winners devoured?!?! Menu here. Call to order.

Denville Seafood – Grab a Fish & Chips Special today to go. Menu Here

DooWop Boardwalk Grill – Order amazing NJ Shore Classics for pickup

El Mejicano – Grab Taquitos, Empanadas & Churro Bites ready to go in easy container boat. (Order to pickup)

Greece Lightning – Stop in and grab a gyro to go or order to go

Hunan Taste – It’s the best Chinese Restaurant in NJ. Dining there is an experience but you can also order online as well.

Moes- Nothing like a Tequila Lime Chicken on a hot day Order Online

Oriental Express – You can pick up right on Broadway and not miss any of that action. Order here.

Taco Affair – Grab Tattoos to go or order online for pick-up

Thatcher McGhee’s – Dine and drink in their expanded outdoor area for Downtown Denville After Dark

Thonglor – Have you tried Denville’s newest Thai restaurant that’s all the talk. Order online

The Second Half – Swing by to hear Steve Johnson playing outside and enjoy outdoor seating

The Pasta Shop – One of the hottest area eateries, (Order online)

PIZZA –

Cafe Crevier – The Thinny Thin recently received an 8.5 rating from Barstool Sports. Order on Slice

Dante’s – Located right on Broadway for quick take-out. Order on Slice

Denville Pizza – $12 Pies for take out in-store or order by phone (973) 625-4321 or Order other items on Slice

Il Torrente – 15% off any $20 or more order if you mention “Downtown Denville After Dark” Call to order. (973) 957-0600

Kraves – Tons of deals and specials and just a quick walk around the block. Order on Slice

Sponsorship Opportunities for Downtown Denville After Dark

Downtown Denville After Dark, June 20, 2024

Music, activities, food, community and more.

One our biggest events of the year will bring out shoppers, diners, residents and more into Downtown Denville. This event will also have massive awareness, exposure, social media reach and more. It’s a great opportunity for your business or brand to take advantage of many sponsorship opportunities and support our non-profit organization. (We are are 501.3c and can be tax deductible, all your sponsorship dollars go back into promoting and enhancing our small business downtown district.)

LEAD SPONSOR (1 available, contact for pricing)

•Your name is on every mention of the event. (Downtown Denville After Dark sponsored by “Your Brand”)

•Your logo on all posters, Route 46 Billboard and sponsorship banner at the event

•Your brand/business announced at every mention of the event throughout the downtown sound system during the entire event

•Your brand/business mentioned in all emails and website posts about the event with a blurb about your business.

•20×20 Tent space for you business at the event

•Short Interview with a representative of your business on PA system during the event to promote your business

• 4 Specific social posts & 1 social story about your business before and after the event on our social channels. We have the largest social presence of any official “Denville” brand and get nearly 100k reach on social.

FLAGSHIP SPONSOR Only 3 left, $2500, discounts available for previous flagship sponsors)

• 10×10 Tent/Table space at the event

• 1 dedicated social post and 2 mentions on our social channels

• Logo on flagship sponsor banner, business mentioned at the event

HOT DOG EATING CONTEST SPONSOR (SOLD OUT, $1,500)

Along with Denville Dog, your business is mentioned during the promotion of the activity before and during the event along with your business on the poster/sign. This activity debuted last year to massive success, word of mouth, media exposure and more. Your business will also get 1 entrant of your choice into the contest for massive bragging rights.

DUNK TANK SPONSOR ( SOLD OUT, $1,500)

Your business mentioned as the sponsor of the activity along with signage at the activity and 2 entrants of your choice to be featured in the dunk tank.

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