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Hollydays 2012<br />

October 24 - 27, 2012<br />

<strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong> River Center<br />

How<br />

HOLLYDAYS<br />

boosts <strong>the</strong> local economy<br />

THE EVENT<br />

Four days <strong>of</strong> unique holiday shopping, fashion, food, entertainment and<br />

special events while showcasing all <strong>of</strong> our community programs and<br />

mission-based initiatives.<br />

<strong>Presented</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> volunteers <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>League</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>.<br />

$6<br />

Million<br />

WHERE<br />

More than 70,000 square feet <strong>of</strong> space bedecked in festive holiday finery<br />

at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong> River Center, located in downtown <strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong> across<br />

from <strong>the</strong> historic Mississippi River.<br />

The total local<br />

economic impact<br />

since 1983<br />

Hollydays is an annual shopping market sponsored <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>League</strong><br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong>, <strong>Inc</strong>. with unique vendors, generous contributors and<br />

committed <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>League</strong> volunteers. This market extravaganza attracts<br />

thousands <strong>of</strong> enthusiastic shoppers each year.<br />

Over <strong>the</strong> last 29 years, Hollydays has been Louisiana’s largest fundraiser.<br />

Our annual Hollydays Market has a positive impact <strong>of</strong> $6 million to <strong>the</strong><br />

greater <strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong> area and allows <strong>the</strong> <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>League</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong>,<br />

<strong>Inc</strong>. to carry out its mission based programs and community outreach.<br />

Your support <strong>of</strong> Hollydays will allow <strong>the</strong> <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>League</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong>,<br />

<strong>Inc</strong>. to enhance <strong>the</strong> quality <strong>of</strong> life in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong> community in <strong>the</strong><br />

areas <strong>of</strong> health, education and cultural development.<br />

Thank you.<br />

PUBLICITY<br />

Hollydays is highly publicized in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong> area and neighboring<br />

parishes and promoted throughout Louisiana and surrounding areas through<br />

direct advertising and public relations. Publicity for Hollydays includes<br />

print (newspaper and magazine), radio, television, outdoor signs, and<br />

brochures, in addition to numerous clubs and organizations.<br />

Chairman’s Message<br />

The <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>League</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong> is excited to present to<br />

you <strong>the</strong> 29th annual Hollydays market. With <strong>the</strong> River Center<br />

construction complete, Hollydays has expanded to an even<br />

larger shopping extravaganza. We are thrilled to introduce our<br />

new logo, market layout, more sponsorship opportunities and<br />

new special events. In addition, <strong>the</strong> date is closer to Christmas!<br />

When you support Hollydays, you support <strong>the</strong> <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>League</strong>’s fifteen community<br />

projects. These projects directly impact 300,000 lives and are facilitated <strong>by</strong><br />

our trained volunteers. All <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> projects focus on enriching <strong>the</strong> quality <strong>of</strong> life<br />

in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong> community in <strong>the</strong> areas <strong>of</strong> health, education and cultural<br />

development.<br />

We look forward to partnering with you to enhance <strong>the</strong> <strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong> community.<br />

Please join <strong>the</strong> <strong>Junior</strong> <strong>League</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Baton</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong> at Hollydays - Shopping for a Cause<br />

and share in our ongoing efforts to truly make a difference.<br />

Katie Culotta Shoriak, 2012 Hollydays Chairman<br />

$1.1<br />

Million<br />

The amount injected<br />

into <strong>the</strong> economy <strong>by</strong> our<br />

2,644 out <strong>of</strong> town guests<br />

that attended <strong>the</strong> 2009<br />

Hollydays event<br />

300,000<br />

The number <strong>of</strong> lives<br />

that are affected through<br />

our community projects<br />

Facts from “Audience Survey<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 2009 Hollydays Festival,<br />

October 15-17, 2009” conducted<br />

<strong>by</strong> Christopher Kenny - The<br />

Public Policy Research Lab,<br />

Louisiana State University

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