Do I have to be a member to hold a Light Party™?
Yes.If you want to hold a Light Party™, membership is compulsory but it's also FREE!!! Becoming a member simply means you agree to abide by what Light Party™ stands for! As a Light Party™ member you benefit from the credibility of the Light Party™ name, your own event is listed on the website; the ability to interact with other Light Party™ hosts through the Light Party™ Forums, online resources; regular newsletters and email assistance if required. Light Party™ events are a way for us to join together. So come join us - together we can turn October 31st into a celebration of good!
What if I want to hold an event that's a positive alternative to Halloween but I don't want to call it a Light Party™?
Anyone can hold an alternative to Halloween without us - but why go it alone? Registration is FREE and you can benefit from access to Light Party™ resources, ideas, printed materials and branding that will make your job easier and link you with others. The general public trusts Light Party™ because it is a well branded positive alternative to trick or treating and scary masks and activities.If we're going to turn October 31 into a positive celebration we'll all have to work together. Using the Light Party™ name does not limit your event though - you can have a Light Party™ Super Hero Night or a Light Party™ Barn dance! You can be as creative as you like! Just make sure it's safe, family oriented and without witches, ghosts or other scary costumes or activities. Remember - a Light Party™ Event is a POSITIVE alternative!
Can I share my Light Party™ Resource Kit with a friend?
Yes, you can utilise the Light Party™ resources any way you wish for your own Light Party™. We still need to know details of each Light Party™ though, so if your friend wants to hold their own event, they must register as a Light Party™ Member so we can help them more effectively.What if I join with another group to hold a Light Party™. Do we all have to register?
For smaller churches. schools or groups, it's a great idea to pool resources and hold one Light Party™ together. You only have to fill in the registration form ONCE, but list all the groups involved so we know.
What if I don't want my Light Party™ to be advertised?
No problem! Listing your Light Party™ on the Light Party™ website is recommended but not compulsory. The whole idea of the Light Party™ is to provide a community event, so the community should really know about it. If you have concerns about space and safety issues, tickets may be a good idea. In any case, you have the option in the Members section to choose whether or not to list your Light Party™ on the website.Do I have to have a Light Party™ on October 31 or can I have it on another day?
No, we do not require this, however in order to be a positive alternative to trick or treating on Halloween, your Light Party™ should preferably be on October 31.What if I don't want to be a Light Party™ Member this year?
No problem! You may hold a Light Party™ at any time of your choosing, however using the Light Party™ name every year (in conjunction with other groups) will build name recognition in the community over time, which will benefit you and others holding Light Party™ Events. If you have a Light Party™ one year and something else the next year, guests won't know what to expect!