ITB_REC250674_Holiday_Lighting_Services_-_Exhibit_D_-_Installation_Schedule.pdf

This document is an Installation Schedule for the City of Ocala's Holiday Lighting Services (ITB #REC250674), detailing a six-year comprehensive holiday lighting program from 2025 to 2030. The schedule outlines specific dates for the Light Up Ocala Event, test lighting installation deadlines, tree installation timeframes, and removal deadlines, all of which consistently occur around November and January each year. The document provides a structured timeline for each year, specifying exact dates for lighting installation (typically in mid-November), the holiday event (always on a Saturday in November), test lighting (the Wednesday before the event), and decoration removal (the Friday before Martin Luther King Jr. Day).

The installation schedule demonstrates a consistent annual approach, with slight variations in dates across the six-year period. Each year follows a similar pattern: installation occurs over a 4-5 day period in mid-November, the Light Up Ocala Event happens on a Saturday, and decorations remain in place until the Friday before MLK Day in the following January. This systematic approach suggests a well-planned, recurring municipal holiday lighting service that provides predictability for vendors and ensures a consistent festive experience for Ocala residents. The multi-year schedule also indicates the city's commitment to long-term planning and potentially establishing a stable, ongoing relationship with a holiday lighting services vendor.