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Having a company get together can be a wonderful way for coworkers to interact without the stress and worries of the job. This low key environment can stimulate comradery between the attendees and translate to better relations and cooperation at work. A further way to create distance from job related concerns is to have the event outside in a backyard or green space. While this can be easy when it is daylight, outdoor lighting is needed for the party to extend into the evening hours.

There are several different options that can create a festive and pleasantly lit space for everyone to enjoy themselves.

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This string light pole has two eight foot tall poles that can string up to 15 feet of lights. The poles remain upright and steady with a fork that can be pushed deep into the ground. Use of these poles can allow lights to be draped in a very beautiful way, providing pleasant light to the area. Easy to install, the bottom pieces is planted into the ground and then the top piece attaches with just a twist. Decorations can be placed between the poles, as well as lights. We may want multiples of these to frame in the party area.
This is a set of two 8 foot poles that can hold string lights or party decorations. These are made with premium galvanized steel that is powder coated with black. These are waterproof and rust resistant. These have a triple prong fork that holds firmly to the ground. These are commercial grade and have a hook at the top that is able to hold string lights, plants, wind chimes, or ornaments.
One choice of lighting for our poles are these multicolored mini lights. There are 300 lights that stretch 32 feet long. These are great for outdoor use. The bulbs are spaced 2.5 inches apart. Multiple strings can be strung together, up to three sets long. The string will continue to shine even if one bulb goes out.
This version of string lights is white. This can create a soft white lighting to our area when strung between the light poles. There is 31 feet of length which has 150 lights spread 2.5 inches apart. This comes with two sets of lights. It is safe to connect 3 sets of light together for one plug. These work well for indoor or outdoor use.
To hang more string lights we will want these light clips. They will hold the lights securely and precisely where we want them. With these clips we can place lights on many different surfaces, including the edges of tables or walls. These will also hold other types of decorations.

Our get together will be a big success with the poles and lights available to extend the function into the evening hours. The steady glow of the lights will be the perfect framework for the rest of our activities.

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