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GARLAND, TEXAS
Municipal Holiday Lighting & Décor in Garland, TX
Downtown Garland's square, the Granville Arts Center and the Central Library form a tight civic cluster that is ready for the holidays. We design and install the lighting and décor, then maintain, remove and store it.
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Christmas Decor by Carruthers Decorative Lighting provides leased holiday lighting and décor for Garland's downtown, civic buildings and parks. We create a custom design, supply commercial-grade LED product fit to each site, install before your tree lighting, handle maintenance and service calls, then remove and store it. Written quotes, RFP responses and certificates of insurance are available.
Since 1978
Dallas family business
5+ years
Commercial and large residential lighting
Fully insured
Liability and workers’ comp
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What a Garland program covers
Garland's compact downtown lets one design cover the square, nearby civic buildings and the streets between them.
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Square tree lighting
The trees around a downtown square are its natural frame. Trunk wraps and canopy lighting create a glowing border that draws people in from surrounding blocks after dark.
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Holiday planters
Planters at city hall steps and plaza edges get holiday plant décor, picks and lighting, adding color at eye level where pedestrians actually look as they walk past.
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Light-pole swags and wreaths
Swags and lighted wreaths sized for your poles carry one look down a whole street. We check pole height, spacing and brackets first, so every piece hangs straight and stays put through the season.
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Neighborhood library branches
Garland has more than one library location. Each can carry the same exterior wreaths and lobby tree, so families recognize the holiday look in every part of the city.
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Arts venue entries
Performance venues see crowds arrive at night all season. Wreaths, garland and entry lighting set a festive mood for audiences walking in from parking. Lobby trees can carry the theme inside for intermission crowds.
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Entries, medians and signs
City entry signs, medians and roundabouts set the first impression for drivers. Lighting and garland at those points tell people they have arrived somewhere that celebrates the season.
Downtown Garland, dressed as one place
Garland's downtown square is compact, with civic buildings, the arts center and shops close together. That makes it possible to decorate the whole area so it reads as one holiday destination.
We start with the square itself, then extend the theme to nearby building entries and the streets that lead in. Garland can light the core this season and grow outward in later years. Downtown restaurants and retail shops can book matching décor, so private storefronts join in.
Wrapped trees framing the downtown square
Garland and wreaths on civic entries
Pole swags on approach streets
Matching storefronts booked by businesses
Room to grow outward each year
The Garland season, start to finish
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Site walk first
A crew lead visits every location on your list, measures what needs measuring and checks power, so the design starts from real conditions.
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Design and quote
You receive a custom design and a written quote that lists each site, the décor planned there and the install window for the season.
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Crews install
Insured crews hang every piece in the planned window, then walk the sites with your staff to confirm each one is lit.
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Keep it lit
Through December we handle repairs and service calls, so city crews never have to climb a pole to replace a strand.
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Remove and store
After the holidays we take everything down, pack it by location and store it until we install it again next season.
Garland spots worth lighting
These Garland locations come up most when we think about where residents gather or pass during the holidays.
Downtown square
The historic square is the center of downtown Garland and a natural stage for a tree lighting or holiday market. Wrapped trees, garland and a lighted centerpiece give it presence from every approach. Local shops around the square can book matching storefront décor.
Central Library
The Central Library sits close to downtown and welcomes families all winter. Exterior wreaths and roofline lighting help it stand out, and a lobby tree greets visitors at the door. Its design can set a standard package for other branches across the city.
Lake Ray Hubbard shoreline
Garland's eastern edge meets Lake Ray Hubbard. City property near the water can carry lighting that reflects off the lake, a striking effect for drivers and visitors on nearby roads. We would review power access and wind exposure on the site walk, since open water sites get more breeze.
Granville Arts Center
The arts center hosts performances through the season, often at night. Entry wreaths, garland and roofline lighting give audiences a festive arrival, and lobby décor can carry the theme inside. We schedule that work around the performance calendar so audiences never walk past crews.
Audubon Park
A large community park gives room for lighted trees near paths and pavilions. We would review power, sight lines and how residents use the park on winter evenings. Lighted trees near pavilions and parking can make an evening walk feel like a holiday outing for nearby families.
Quotes, bids and scheduling for Garland
City purchasing usually needs clear paperwork, and we make that easy. We respond to RFPs, put every site and season detail into a written quote and send certificates of insurance for liability and workers' compensation before work starts.
We also map your downtown calendar. Tree lightings, arts center performances and weekend events all shape when crews work. Busy areas are scheduled for quieter hours, and takedown waits until your final holiday event wraps up.
RFP responses with clear scope
Written quotes for council packets
Certificates of insurance before install
Crew hours planned around performances
Takedown after your final event
Garland cost factors
We price your actual sites, so the scope drives every number.
Power access
Lighted décor needs nearby power. Sites with receptacles in place are simpler; sites without them may lean on unlit garland, wreaths and planters instead of lighted pieces.
Tree size and count
Wrapping a few small park trees is quick. Lighting large canopy trees or a tall city tree takes more product, more lift time and more care.
Number of sites
One city hall entry is a different job from a main street, three parks and two libraries. Each added location adds design, product and crew time.
Install timing and access
Overnight or early-morning work, tight sidewalks and event-heavy calendars all affect crew planning. Flexible windows usually keep scope more efficient and the overall budget easier to manage.
Downtown density
A compact downtown can be efficient, because crews cover several sites in one visit. More spread-out park and lakeside sites add travel and setup time.
What DFW clients say
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Garland municipal décor FAQs
Have a question we didn’t cover? Call 972-620-9560 or request a free quote online.
Can you decorate the downtown square and the arts center together?
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Yes. They are close enough to share one design and one install schedule. We can quote them together or as separate line items, which helps when different departments or budgets cover each site. One crew schedule covers both, which keeps install days short.
Can the design reflect our city's own look?
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Every display we install is custom designed. We consider your colors, architecture, landscaping and the places residents gather. A historic district might call for warm white and classic garland, while a newer civic campus can take a cleaner, modern palette.
Can you give us a written quote for council or manager review?
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We can. After a site walk we put the scope in writing: each location, the décor at each one, the install window and the service plan for the season. Staff can attach it to a council packet or circulate it internally. Costs follow the factors on this page, never a one-size number.
Can Garland's library branches all match?
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Yes. We design a standard package of wreaths, roofline lighting and a lobby tree, then adjust it for each building. Every branch looks related, and each one can be added in the year that budget allows. Staff can add branches in any order without the set looking mismatched.
Who stores the décor between seasons?
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We do. After takedown, the product returns to our storage, packed and labeled for your locations. Because it was custom-fit the first year, it goes back up faster the next season. Your facilities team never has to clear room for boxes of garland and wreaths.
Are you close to Garland?
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Yes. Our office is on Goodnight Lane in Dallas, a short drive from Garland. We are open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm and can be reached at 972-620-9560. That short drive helps when a service call comes in during the season, since crews can reach downtown Garland quickly.
Can installation happen early in the morning or after hours?
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Often, yes. Busy streets and civic entries are easier to work on when traffic and foot traffic are light. We plan crew hours with your staff, work around any street-use rules the city sets and avoid days when events or markets already fill the area.
What happens if part of the display goes dark?
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In-season maintenance and service calls are part of the program. Call our office or email us, and we schedule a crew to fix the problem. Downtown corridors and city hall entries are high-visibility sites, so we treat outages there with care and keep you posted on timing.
Can downtown Garland businesses book with you?
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Yes. Restaurants, shops, law firms and offices downtown can book our commercial holiday service directly. When they match the city's palette, the square and surrounding blocks feel complete. We can schedule their installs on the same days as city work to limit disruption around the square.