The Old Bellevue Merchants Association (OBMA) is a passionate, volunteer-based 501c3 non-profit dedicated to ensuring our district remains a thriving, beautiful, and safe destination for residents, employees, and visitors alike.

Old Bellevue is defined by its vibrant community and enchanting streetscape. These essential enhancements are funded solely through membership dues, event revenue, and, most importantly, the generous contributions of people like you.

Your support is critical. It allows us to manage and fund the district’s most beloved projects, including the annual winter lights and our year-round beautification program.

The Magic of Winter Lights

Lighting our Main Street in the Darkest Months

For over a decade, the annual Winter Lights have transformed Main Street and its primary avenues into an enchanting, must-see destination.

These thousands of professionally installed, beautiful lights not only create a spectacular holiday experience, but they are also a crucial security enhancement during our darkest and grayest months, helping residents and visitors navigate safely when eating, shopping, and exploring Old Bellevue.

Our Need

Managing this project requires months of work: vendor selection, intricate site maps, city permitting, traffic management, and power coordination. Because the trees on and around Main Street continue to grow, the complexity and fees for this beloved project rise an average of 15% annually.

Our costs in 2025 for the Safer-Streets Winter Lighting program was in the region of $45,000.

Your Support Matters

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