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Shopping and Family Event for Autism Awareness

The Downtown Denville Business Improvement District (Downtown Denville) will host the Annual Spring into Downtown Denville event on Saturday, April 11 from 11am-1pm in the heart of Denville’s downtown district. This year’s event is generously sponsored by Lakeland Bank. Carrying on the long tradition of hosting a fun, kid-friendly springtime event, Downtown Denville will also be collecting donations for two autism-related organizations in the local area. Denville SPARK and Celebrate the Children School will be the organizations supported by event-goer donations and increased marketing and public education campaigns throughout April, which is Autism Awareness Month. The event boasts activities including face painting, balloon animals, photos with the Bunny, bonnet making at Art Classes by Mary Shadbolt, performances from the Denville String Band and plastic eggs filled with goodies at most downtown shops. Over 10,000 eggs were handed out at last year’s event. Participating stores are marked with painted puzzle pieces painted by Denville’s SPARK students. There will also be an egg hunt at Rotary’s Santa Land immediately following at 2pm.

The Downtown Denville district began tying the event to Autism Awareness Month last year in 2019. “We thought it was an amazing opportunity to support our local autism-related organizations as the event usually coincides with Autism Awareness Month” said Ryan Gleason, Downtown Denville’s Executive Director.

Spring into Downtown Denville is an event for kids and families and an opportunity for Downtown Denville, parents, and related organizations to educate event-goers about autism, its challenges, its stigmas, and its opportunities for growth and fulfillment. “If we can raise some money and spread the word to even just a few families, it will have been worth it,” continued Gleason

“The Business Improvement District’s  mission is to drive more commerce and business to our downtown area, and this event usually draws a great crowd to our local stores and restaurants,” said Gene Fitzpatrick, Downtown Denville’s Chairman of the Board. “By involving our stores, tying our events to worthy causes, and creating a buzz around Denville, we are accomplishing that mission in more ways than one.” Lakeland Bank is once again the sponsor of the event. “We give out free photos with our Easter bunny, hand out eggs, and help raise awareness for Denville SPARK and Celebrate the Children School”. noted Alexis Schoerner-Neinstedt, Branch Manager at Lakeland’s Denville location
For more information about Spring into Downtown Denville, visit www.downtowndenville.com or follow Downtown Denville on Facebook or @dwtndenville on Instagram and Twitter.

Lunar New Year Celebration, Lion Dance Performance & Pet Parade Feb. 9th

Downtown Denville will recognize the Lunar New Year with a grand celebration, lion dance performance and pet-parade on February 9, 2020 (1pm-3:30pm) sponsored by Hunan Taste, NJ’s #1 Chinese Restaurant.  For the third year in a row, one of Morris County’s best downtown’s will be holding various activities to ring in Lunar New Year. The “Year of the Rat” will arrive in style with costumed mouse characters, a giant inflatable maze, decorations throughout town, festive music, ice sculpting, pet pictures, traditional eastern activities and more. The yearly pet parade, welcoming socially acclimated pets, begins at 2:15pm starting along Broadway at First Ave and culminating in Hunan Taste’s parking lot on Bloomfield ave. Traditional Lion Dancers will lead the parade and then perform in the parking lot immediately after the parade commences followed by proclamations and other traditional chinese activities.  “We are so excited to highlight our Lunar New Year traditions outside our newly renovated restaurant” commented Amy Hsiung from Hunan Taste, the event sponsor.

The event is a great opportunity for the downtown’s stores and shops. “This is our 3rd year doing this annual event and it’s been a great draw to Downtown Denville during the winter months” says Ryan Gleason, Executive Director of the downtown business district. A popular Lunar New Year custom, red envelopes, will be handed out during the event that will have small prizes,specials and coupons for Downtown Denville shops and eateries enclosed. Owner of The Urban Muse Spa, Kristin Pamperin, who is also a co-chair of the event stated: “This a great opportunity to recognize the eastern culture, celebrate pets and highlight our stores, services and restaurants”

Community causes are often integral to the Downtown Denville’s shopping events and this year the celebration and parade will raise awareness and donations for Eleventh Hour Rescue and the Denville Animal Shelter.  “We’ll have several tables and demonstrations to highlight and accept financial donations for Eleventh Hour” noted Ashley Cook, owner of Viva La Pet and additional co-chair of the celebration. There will also be a station for visitors to drop off donations for Denville’s Animal Shelter such as cat beds, cat food, kitty litter, bleach, paper towels, pet supplies and more.  Many other vendor tables and participating stores will also have other promotions related to Lunar New Year and animal causes. 

Downtown Denville will celebrate Lunar New Year Feb. 9th 2020

Great Events for 2020 Announced !

The Downtown Denville Business Improvement District has announced a slate of outstanding events coming to one of Morris County’s best downtown districts. The events draw shoppers and visitors to all that Denville has to offer from great retail to top restaurants. Many events also tie-in with local causes and charities as Downtown Denville has always been the place where a community comes together.

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LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION sponsored by Hunan Taste (February 9th, 1pm)

Downtown Denville’s Lunar New Year Celebration will be sponsored by Hunan Taste

A cultural celebration of Lunar New Year, which is celebrated by nearly half the world. The event will be sponsored by Hunan Taste, NJ’s Best Chinese Restaurant and chaired by Viva La Pet and The Urban Muse. It will feature a Pet Parade, Ice Sculpting, Dragon and traditional Chinese Dancers in Hunan’s Parking Lot after the parade, A huge maze for the kids and so much more. Supplies for Denville’s Animal Shelter will also be collected and awareness and fundraising for a local animal charity to be announced soon.

SPRING INTO DOWNTOWN DENVILLE Sponsored by Lakeland Bank (April 11th)

Spring Into Denville features tons of activities including egg hunts, music and more.

Families and children can come downtown for their spring shopping and collect eggs, in stores, filled with candy and other prizes. Many shops feature great specials and events. Don’t miss getting a pic with the Easter Bunny at Lakeland Bank or the hopping music playing throughout town.

CENTER STREET LIVE Presented by Saint Francis Residential Center (June 11th, July 9th and August 13th)

Once a month during the Summer, Downtown Denville will be rocking as on Center Street for live performances from your favorite local bands. Grab some food from outstanding surrounding eateries and a cold beer in the beer tent for the newest series coming this year. What an awesome event !

SUMMER BLOCK PARTY & SIDEWALK SALES (July 30th – August 1st)

Sidewalk Sales in Downtown Denville kick off with a huge summer block party featuring live music on Center Street, tons of store specials, events and sales, sales, sales.

DOWNTOWN DENVILLE RESTAURANT WEEK Presented by Saint Francis Residential Center (Sept. 20th-24th)

When you have some of the best restaurants in New Jersey there’s no better way to celebrate than eating out all week long. Eateries will have tons of daily specials, featured menus and more. Dine Out Denville !

PINK WITCHES NIGHT OUT Sponsored by Saint Clare’s Health System (Oct. 15th)

Pink Witches Night is one of the premier Girls Nights Out in NJ raising awareness for Breast Cancer and Women’s Health.

One of the best GIRLS NIGHTS OUT in New Jersey. This event has become a huge flagship event for Downtown Denville and thousands of women (and men too) come out to celebrate life ! Raising awareness for Breast Cancer and Women’s Health, the event always ties in with a local survivor’s charity. The SWAG BAGS are filled with ridiculous amounts of awesomeness and there’s tons of prizes and giveaways for those that register. Plus women love to dance to the music blaring throughout Downtown in their pink witches hats and other creative costumes.

SHOPPING OPEN HOUSE, SMALL BIZ SATURDAY & THE WHOLE HOLIDAY SEASON (Nov. 27th, 28th and Throughout the Holidays)

There’s no better place than Downtown Denville for the entire holiday season. Shopping Open Houses, Carolers, Small Biz Saturday, Holiday parade and more.

Downtown Denville is a holiday destination. The season kicks off with a huge shopping open house on November 27th (the day after Thanksgiving) with horse carriage rides, live performances, holiday characters, pictures with Santa and so much more. Carry over the celebration that weekend by support local stores for Small Biz Saturday and the traditional holiday parade on Nov. 29th when Santa comes to town via Denville’s Fire Department to take his Santa Land Residency on Church Street just outside downtown. Additionally the whole holiday season will feature regular holiday carolers, festive music and tons of activities. There is no better place to buy gifts than Downtown Denville and these great activities make it a true holiday experience.

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2020 Event Sponsorships

A great opportunity to get awareness for your company or business and support a good cause. Downtown Denville hosts several events throughout the year to help bring shoppers, diners and neighbors together in our beautiful downtown. Our organization non-profit dedicated to downtown improvements and local charity support.

PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING ONE OF OUR OUTSTANDING EVENTS

we have a list and details of all of our events here !

Platinum Sponsorship – $5,000 (limited 2 per event)
Business name or logo featured in all marketing and event advertising (website, email blasts, posters, flyers, social posts, state of the art digital display billboard along Route 46, print ads, press releases, etc…). Large banner with platinum sponsor logo, and mention over downtown speaker system / event speaker system depending on event location. Vendor Table included. (Downtown Denville reaches approximately 15-30k on social media per event. Our downtown billboard along Route 46 garnishes over 200k impressions)

Gold Sponsorship – $2,500 (limited to 5 per event)
Business name and logo mentioned on downtowndenville.com and facebook event page. Banner listing all gold sponsors. Four social posts on facebook/instagram. Live mention throughout downtown sound system during event and Vendor Table included.

Silver Sponsor – $1,250 (multiple depending on activities)
Exclusive sponsorship of event activity (ice carver, bouncy house, carriage ride, etc…) Exclusive signage at activity location and listing in event activity materials and marketing. Vendor Table included. Mention on all social posts/pics and live announcements featuring the event

Bronze Sponsor – $500 (limited to 10 per event)
Business name and logo listed on select social media posts and on Downtown Denville website. Banner listing all bronze sponsors at event location. Vendor Table included. Live mention during event.

Vendor Table – $100
Vending rights during event. Table placement to be determined by event staff. See vending contract for more details.

Your sponsorship supports our downtown improvements, many partnered charity organizations and is also a great marketing opportunity for your business with many different sponsorship levels. Below are are many different sponsorship options or reach out to us with any other suggestions. They are going fast so grab your sponsorship option quickly as we only have limited spots.

Downtown Denville’s events usually range from approximately 500-1750 attendees.  Our social media presence per events usually reach over 15-30k Facebook users and our public email list is over 1500 recipients.)

Open Late

Downtown Denville is open late Fridays through the holidays. Many of our businesses will remain open on Fridays until 7pm, if not later. See stores for details.

Come downtown and shop for the season at these locations:

Bishops

Broadway Floral

Butter & Velvet

Dash of Thyme

Faith & Begorra

Furniture Revival 

Grassroots

My CBD Organics

Namu

Powerplay Gaming

Sneaker Barn

Sisters

Surprises in Store

United Card & Smoke Shop

Uptown Art

Wish

Write-on-Gifts

And naturally most of our eateries !
Bubble in Pardise, Denville Dairy, Denville Pizza, Denville Seafood, Dante’s, El Mejicano, El Torrente, Hunan Taste, Mara’s, Oriental Express, Second Half on Main, SmartWorld, Thatcher McGhees, The Pasta Shop, Tuscan Table, Veggie Heaven, Weenies

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