Why Summer Is the Best Time to Buy Commercial Christmas Lights. When you think of summer, your mind probably drifts toward vacations, barbecues, and poolside relaxation, not snow, string lights, and giant wreaths. But for city planners, municipalities, theme parks, and commercial property managers, summer is the ideal season to plan and purchase your outdoor commercial Christmas decorations.
Whether you’re lighting up Main Street, a shopping center, or a public park, waiting until fall to order your commercial Christmas lights could cost you in more ways than one. Here’s why thinking ahead and buying early can give your display the brilliance, reliability, and wow factor it deserves.
1. Take Advantage of Seasonal Discounts
At Creative Displays, we offer exclusive summer sales on select commercial Christmas lighting products, including our trusted Minleon C7 and C9 LED bulbs, Pro-Grade 5mm mini lights, and long lasting light strings. These limited-time deals help stretch your budget while still investing in premium quality lighting.
Compare that to waiting until peak season when prices increase due to higher demand and it becomes clear that early summer shopping is not just smart, it’s economical.
2. Beat Supply Chain Delays
Every fall, the demand for outdoor commercial Christmas decorations spikes, especially across cities, towns, and large venues. This surge puts pressure on manufacturers, shippers, and warehouses. The result?
- Delayed deliveries
- Out-of-stock products
- Last-minute substitutions
- Limited customization availability
By ordering in the summer, you get access to our full inventory from classic string lights to RGB programmable displays and the time to customize your decorations without rushing.
3. More Time for Planning and Installation Prep
Larger commercial Christmas installations especially for municipalities and shopping centers require thoughtful planning. From mapping out tree wraps and pole mounts to coordinating power sources and safety logistics, it’s not a last-minute job.
Buying your commercial Christmas lights in the summer gives you:
- Time to review layout designs
- Time to work with installers
- Time to troubleshoot or test displays
- Time to update or replace older decor
With early ordering, your lighting display becomes a proactive, polished project instead of a seasonal scramble.
4. Guarantee Availability of Popular Products
Top sellers like our Minibrites, Pro-Grade mini lights, and RGB light systems often move fast. Many of our customers especially repeat municipal buyers lock in their orders by early fall, meaning late buyers risk missing out on the exact colors, quantities, or bulb types they need.
Ordering in the summer ensures you get:
- The exact products you want
- The quantity you need
- The colors that match your theme
Especially for customized outdoor commercial Christmas decorations, early ordering is the only way to ensure your vision comes to life.
5. Plan for Weather-Proof Success
Let’s be real winter weather doesn’t wait for late shipments or last minute lighting installs. By getting your commercial-grade lights early, you allow ample time for:
- Product testing before installation
- Reviewing IP65 weatherproof specs
- Ensuring UL-rated lighting is properly staged for indoor/outdoor use
Our lights are built for performance: UL-rated for safety, IP65 waterproof, and rated for 100,000+ hours. They’re designed to endure wind, snow, rain, and sub-zero temps, but they perform best when installed with care and in advance of the cold season.
6. Stay Ahead of the Competition
With cities and commercial venues competing for tourism, foot traffic, and community engagement during the holidays, your display has to stand out. Planning early gives you the edge. You’ll be:
- More likely to secure professional installers
- Able to coordinate multimedia and lighting integration
- Positioned to debut your holiday display first
In today’s social media-driven world, early and bold displays don’t just impress, they go viral. Don’t let another municipality take center stage just because they were better prepared.
7. Time to Upgrade, Refurbish, or Expand
Early ordering also gives you time to:
- Audit your current decorations
- Replace failing bulbs or broken wiring
- Refurbish existing decor with new lights
- Expand your lighting layout to include new buildings, poles, or trees
Creative Displays specializes in customizable commercial Christmas lights. If you have time, we can help you create unique color schemes, animation effects, and layouts tailored to your branding or civic theme.
8. Professional Installers Book Early
Most professional lighting installers are already booking their holiday projects by late summer. If you don’t have your products selected and ready to go, you may:
- Lose your preferred installer
- Get bumped to a later install date
- Be limited to only basic design packages
With your lighting secured early, installers can provide higher-quality work, more creative layouts, and avoid rush jobs that lead to errors or damage.
Final Thoughts: Shine Brighter by Starting Sooner
There’s a reason our most successful customers cities, downtown development boards, and shopping centers start their holiday lighting process in June, July, or August.
By shopping early, they get:
- Better pricing
- Better availability
- Better customization
- Better installation timing
- Better displays, period.
So while the sun’s still shining, make your list (and check it twice). Your community deserves a show-stopping display this season and it starts now.
Start Your Summer Order Today
At Creative Displays, we’re here to help you plan ahead and shine brighter. Explore our full range of Outdoor Commercial Christmas Decorations, from C7 and C9 LED bulbs to programmable RGB displays and UL-rated, weatherproof strings.
Contact our team or browse our catalog today to take advantage of our seasonal summer sales and get ahead of the holiday rush.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I customize the color and pattern of my lights?
Yes! We offer fully customizable options for colors, sizes, patterns, and themes ideal for municipalities and branded commercial spaces.
Q: Are your lights safe for outdoor use?
Absolutely. Our lights are UL-rated for indoor/outdoor use, IP65 waterproof, and built to withstand harsh winter weather.
Q: Do you offer installation services?
We work closely with professional installers across the U.S. While we don’t install directly, we can connect you with trusted partners.
Q: How long do your lights last?
Our commercial lights are rated for 100,000 hours and built for multiple seasons of use, making them ideal for cities and large venues.
Q: When do your sales run?
We offer major discounts during Summer Sales and Black Friday Promotions. Summer is your best chance to get first choice on products and save money.