West Babylon Holiday Lamppost Decorating
Community volunteers gather across the village to transform streets into a festive holiday display by decorating local lampposts. Participants wrap posts with tree roping and string lights, anchor them with bows, and hang personalized tags inscribed with family or team holiday greetings. The decorated lampposts illuminate the business district, walkways, and surrounding neighborhoods throughout the season.
What to Expect
Community tradition decorating hundreds of lampposts across the Village of Babylon.
Event Details
Duration
It takes approximately 30 minutes to decorate one lamppost.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Babylon Beautification Society
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Family Friendly
Best For
Families and groups who enjoy hands-on holiday activities
Vibe
Festive and communal
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: A $45 donation is required for advance sign-up. The Babylon Beautification Society provides the decorations, including tree roping, lights, a hanging tag, and a bow. – Get tickets
- Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; materials pickup between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Tips & Advice
- Sign up as soon as the form opens, because more than 525 lampposts fill quickly and early requests give you a better shot at popular areas.
- Bring a ladder, ideally a 6-foot one, and a marker so you can write your family's or team's name and holiday wishes on the tag.
- If you want to decorate near friends or family, have each person send a separate request at about the same time, asking for the same area.
- Reply to the confirmation email that arrives after November 10, and check your spam folder, because you must respond to stay eligible for an assignment.
- Bring at least one helper, because two people make wrapping the roping easier, and dress for the weather since decorating goes ahead rain or shine.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up to decorate a lamppost?
Use the Babylon Beautification Society's web form, which opens October 6. You have to sign up every year, a donation is required, and your request isn't complete until the donation goes through. With more than 525 lampposts, spots fill quickly.
What do I need to bring?
Bring a ladder (a 6-foot one is recommended) and a marker for your family's or team's name and holiday wishes on the tag. The Society supplies the tree roping, lights, tag, bow and zip ties.
Can I choose my lamppost?
You can request a location, but it isn't guaranteed. Some areas, like the Deer Park Avenue and Main Street business districts and Fire Island Avenue, fill fast. Your captain gives you your exact lamppost when you pick up materials that morning.
How long does decorating take?
About 30 minutes per lamppost. Participants are asked to finish by early afternoon if they can.
Can children help?
Yes. Have one person watch young children while others decorate, because many lampposts are on busy streets and everyone should stay out of the roadway.
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