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Be a part of lighting up Dover!

Dover City Lights – Festive Fronts Program

Bringing Holiday Cheer to Dover

The Dover City Lights Committee is a volunteer group of dedicated community members working to make Dover shine brighter during the holiday season. In partnership with Communitively, the committee is raising funds for Phase One of a multi-year initiative. This includes decorating the community holiday tree; illuminating participating downtown buildings, the Joe B. Parks Garden and Waldron Court; and commissioning seasonal art murals for vacant storefronts.

These efforts, along with professional storefront décor, will create a warm and welcoming holiday atmosphere for all. Your donation directly helps create a brighter, more welcoming community that spreads cheer to residents and visitors alike. Let’s Light Up Dover together!


Progress Towards our $50,000 Goal

$1,500 of $50,000 Goal

Thank you to our donors!

Rob and Peggy Carter
Don't Trash Dover
Dover Doers


How You Can Help

Community Donor Levels

  • Twinkle Tier – $50: Adds sparkle to downtown windows.
  • Sparkle Tier – $100: Helps decorate part of a building front.
  • Shining Star Tier – $250: Sponsors holiday décor for one downtown building.
  • Holiday Hero – $500+: Fully funds a complete decorating package for a downtown building.
  • Other Amount: Every dollar helps brighten Dover, and all donations are welcome!

Business Sponsorship Levels

  • Silver Bells – $1,000: Helps light multiple building fronts.
  • Golden Garland – $2,500: Spreads holiday cheer across downtown Dover.
  • Diamond Star – $5,000: Major sponsor level — lights up Dover in a big way.

How to Give

Note: Communitively is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Donations are tax-deductible. Please contact your financial advisor for details.

Be a part of lighting up Dover!

Looking Ahead

The City Lights Committee intends to build on this foundation each year, expanding decorations, improving infrastructure, and making Dover a destination full of warmth, community pride, and holiday cheer.

Join us this season. Together, we can light up Dover!