These tips are meant to make it easier for you to participate in the Grand Illumination celebration in Eureka Springs. Tips provided by the Eureka Springs Downtown Network

1. The 2nd Annual Grand Illumination
May 1 - 31, 2011
Events Lantern Resources
Lantern Contest Gryphon’s Roost
Properties Judged April 29, 2011 137 Spring Street • 253-5667
Certificates awarded May 1st at the Offering nylon solar lanterns
Grand Luminary 7-9PM, Basin Spring Park
More information on the Form Christmas Traditions
302 Village Circle
Upstairs Downtown Tour & Taste (Pine Mountain Village) • 253-2583
May 1st 4-7PM Offering nylon LED lanterns
This Tour of Unique Homes is
complimented by tastes from area Romancing the Stone
restaurants. Tickets $20 22 S. Main Street • 363-0002
http://esdn.ticketbud.com/upstairsdowntowntour Offering paper LED lanterns
The Grand Luminary Shannon’s Custom Florals
Light Basin Spring Park on May 1st 7-9PM 2039 E. Van Buren Suite A
at this free family event. Music, entertainment ( Gaskins Switch Shopping Center) • 253-7991
Lantern Contest Certificates, and honoring the OPENING APRIL 1, Open weekends only
2011 Grand Luminary Offering lantern rentals & installation
& will have some for sale.
Lantern Tips
Nylon lanterns last the longest, although more expensive. They will last for Grand Illuminations year after year.
Paper lanterns with metal frames last longer than those with bamboo frames.
Their life can be extended by spraying the outside with Scotch Guard.
If any lanterns get wet, leave them open and untouched and they will have a better chance of lasting longer.
Solar lanterns need at least 4-6 hours of sunlight to light in the evening.
Check your location to see if you have that much exposure.
The Grand Illumination will be an annual event and your collection can be added to each year. Do not think that
you are expected to have a massive display at first - it is something you grow year to year.
Questions: director@eurekaspringsdowntown.com or 479/244-5074
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