The Holiday Spirit Just Got a Whole Lot Richer: Boulder City's Passport Program Is Back!

It's that time of year again, isn't it? The air begins to nip, the storefronts twinkle, and a certain festive buzz starts to hum through Boulder City. And honestly, what better way to usher in the holiday season than with a little bit of community spirit, a dash of retail therapy, and, dare I say, the chance to win some serious cash? Well, for once, you can have it all!

Because, you see, our beloved Boulder City Downtown Passport Program is making a grand return, ready to transform your seasonal shopping into something truly special. It’s more than just buying gifts; it’s an invitation, really, to dive headfirst into the charm of our local businesses, ensuring your hard-earned dollars stay right here, bolstering the very heart of our town.

So, how does one partake in this delightful holiday endeavor? Simple enough, really. Just swing by any participating downtown business – and there are plenty, believe me – or perhaps pop into the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce office. There, you’ll pick up your very own official holiday passport. Think of it as your golden ticket to local exploration and, well, potential fortune.

Now, the fun part begins: shopping! For every twenty-five dollars you spend at these wonderful, locally-owned establishments, you’ll earn a stamp. And yes, you can rack up quite a few in one go, up to four stamps per single purchase. Imagine that – finding the perfect present for Aunt Mildred and getting closer to a grand prize! You’ll need to collect eight stamps, by the way, to fill a passport completely.

Once your passport is all stamped up, a testament to your excellent taste and community spirit, just hand it in. You can drop it off right back at a participating business, or, if you prefer, bring it directly to the Chamber of Commerce. Each filled passport, you should know, serves as a single entry into a drawing that could, frankly, make your new year spectacularly brighter.

And what, you might ask, are these dazzling prizes? Well, hold onto your Santa hats! The Grand Prize winner will walk away with a cool $1,000 in Boulder City bucks. Yes, you heard that right – a thousand dollars to spend right here in our incredible community! But the generosity doesn’t stop there. Second prize nets you $500 in those same valuable bucks, and even the third-place winner gets a very respectable $250. Talk about a happy holiday bonus!

This fantastic program kicks off on November 25, 2024, giving you plenty of time to shop and collect those stamps right up until January 3, 2025. Then, for the grand finale, the drawing will take place on January 7, 2025, right there at the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce office. The anticipation, you could say, is half the fun!

Beyond the excitement of winning, there’s a deeper, more profound reason for this initiative. It’s about more than just boosting sales, though that's certainly a lovely outcome. It's about nurturing our town, supporting the dreams of our neighbors, and keeping our local economy vibrant and strong. When we shop local, we're not just buying a product; we're investing in the fabric of Boulder City itself. And that, in truth, is a gift in itself.

Of course, such a wonderful endeavor doesn’t just materialize out of thin air. A huge thank you, then, to the collaborative efforts of the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, the Boulder City Review, Bootlegger Harley-Davidson, State Bank of Southern Utah, and Southwest Gas. Their vision, honestly, helps make our holidays – and our community – a little brighter.

So, as you draft your holiday shopping list, remember the Downtown Passport Program. It’s an invitation to explore, to support, and perhaps, just perhaps, to celebrate a very merry — and wealthy — holiday season right here in Boulder City. Happy shopping, everyone!