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Denver to be revitalized by Panasonics Smart City Plans

In Las Vegas a few weeks ago, at the 2016 International CES big tech consumer electronics show, Panasonic announced new details associated with their big initiative and partnership with the city and county of Denver, called the Panasonic City Now Project.


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Interactive Site Shares Christmas Lights Controls with Visitors

The hanging of Christmas or Holiday lights around your property, to decorate for the holiday season, has many traditions, especially in the U.S.  Local news stations hold contests for the best lights in the area. Some homeowners like to compete with each other, and try to outdo themselves or their neighbors year ...


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Denver Holiday Events

Anyone that has ever been to Denver Colorado knows that winter can be one of the most magical times to see the state. If you’re a winter sports enthusiast there is no shortage of skiing and snowboarding to be had. However, it should be noted that there is still plenty of activities ...


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History of Denver Christmas

History of Christmas in Denver while there are many things to love about Denver, Christmas is undeniably one of the high points. The city is known to go all out and decorate with Christmas lights and decorations of every color and design. Some are more prized than others, looking at you City ...


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Kickstarter: World's Largest LED Christmas Lights

While there are lots of ways to “super size” things in your life, most of them are kind of bad for you, but who could argue with really big Christmas lights? A new product has made its way to market for your holiday decorating needs. Really Big Lights are over a foot tall, ...


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No Christmas Lights at Disney World

Since 1994, one of the attractions at Disney World has been the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, which was acquired by Disney when the display garnered negative attention in their home town. However, in January of 2016, the display will be closed to make way for other attractions.


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Common Mistakes Buying LED Christmas Lights

While Christmas LED lights are some of the most energy efficient and brightest you can find, there are some mistakes that are commonly made by consumers when buying them. The result is that sometimes LED lights can get a misleading reputation from consumers that unknowingly made these mistakes and were dissatisfied with ...


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The History of Christmas Trees

The start of the Christmas Tree tradition is usually credited to Germany, in about the 16th century. It is believed that the Martin Luther, father of the Protestant Reformation, first added lights in the form of candles to his holiday tree. He had remembered seeing the stars twinkling among the evergreen ...


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Choosing the Right Clips for Your Christmas Lights

Each year, millions of people decide to put up holiday lights. They plan out what type of lights they want, what patterns or designs they want to arrange, and buy millions of strands to create festive displays.


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Hanging Christmas Lights can be Dangerous

Ron Cooper was known for his elaborate Christmas lighting displays. He did it for the fun of it, and to bring joy to others. Unfortunately, with an elaborate Christmas display comes a difficult installation and removal process, and in January of 2015, Mr. Cooper fell off of his roof while ...


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Feds to Regulate Christmas Lights

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued new regulations for Christmas lights effective in May of 2015. The regulation describes some of the decorations as being substantially hazardous. With these regulations come specifications for minimum wire size, strain relief and overcurrent protection. While it is said that these characteristics are issued as a ...


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The History of Christmas: Santa Claus

Whether you know him as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, or simply Santa Claus, this figure has come to symbolize Christmas for many people. This mythical figure has many points of origin, from history, folklore and legend. Children look forward to his visits, and the story is that he travels the world, ...


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Many companies masquerade as Christmas light installers. However, they are usually warm weather businesses looking for winter work to keep their guys busy. Denver Illuminations is staffed with lighting professionals and this is what we do.

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AngiesList Super Service Award
Houzz Srvice Award
Denver Post Best Christmas Lights Award
Holiday Certified Bright Lights Certified Member

Denver Illuminations

600 17th St #2800
Denver, CO 80202
(P) (303) 841-8884