Banners, Flower Baskets, and Holiday Lights
Design is an important part of Main Street. The banners, flowers and holiday lights create a welcoming feel to visitors and community members alike. These programs are funded through the generous donations of individuals, organizations, and businesses in Owatonna.
For 2024, we have planted 130 flower baskets. Each basket costs $125 to plant and maintain until the Homecoming Parade. This program is only funded by generous donations from community members, businesses, and organizations here in Owatonna. You can pay for a basket in honor or in memory of someone special as well. Thanks to all who have donated for making Owatonna brighter! If you’d like to donate, stop in the Chamber Office to grab a form or print this one.
As for banners, we have holiday banners for this holiday season! We can’t wait to share them with you. We are currently working on purchasing “everyday” banners with the new community logo on them. This is, in part, due to a grant we received from MN Main Street for $4000. Check back here for more information and pictures!
The Design Committee has been working on a long-term plan for holiday lights for the Main Street District. We hope to have some new items ordered for this upcoming holiday season. We have some money in our Holiday Decoration Fund, but for better quality items, the cost is significant. If you would like to donate to the Holiday Fund, contact the Chamber Office, or send a check with “holiday decorations” on the memo line. Each donation is tax deductible and much appreciated.