CLIPA Con 2025 Joins Forces with The Huge Convention for the Ultimate Holiday Lighting Event

We are thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration between the Christmas Light Installation Pros Association (CLIPA) and The Huge Convention for the upcoming CLIPA Con 2025. This partnership brings together two industry powerhouses to deliver an unparalleled experience for professionals in the holiday lighting sector.

CLIPA: The Nation's Premier Christmas Light Training Company

With over 40 years of combined experience, CLIPA has established itself as the leading training organization in the Christmas light installation industry. Our mission is to provide top-notch education and resources to professionals, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for success. Our comprehensive training programs cover various aspects of the business, from installation techniques to sales strategies, catering to both newcomers and seasoned installers.

CLIPA Con 2025: A Must-Attend Event

Scheduled for August 19-20, 2025, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, TN, CLIPA Con 2025 promises to be an event like no other. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, explore the latest products and innovations, and participate in a variety of educational sessions designed to elevate their businesses. The conference will feature a comprehensive lineup of CLIPA Preferred Vendors and exciting new additions, providing all the necessary resources to kickstart and expand your Christmas light business.

CLIPA Residential Certification for Beginners

CLIPA Residential Certification for Beginners

For those new to the holiday lighting industry, we are offering the CLIPA Residential Certification program on August 17-18, 2025. This two-day training is designed to equip beginners with the foundational skills needed for successful residential Christmas light installation. Participants will learn about installation techniques, safety protocols, sales strategies, and more, setting them on the path to a profitable holiday lighting business.

Seamless Integration with The Huge Convention

By partnering with The Huge Convention, CLIPA Con attendees can maximize their experience by participating in both events during the same week and at the same location. The Huge Convention, taking place August 20-22, 2025, offers a massive trade show with over 100 vendors, expert breakout sessions, world-class keynote speakers, and unparalleled networking opportunities. This integration allows attendees to gain insights from a broader range of home service professionals, enhancing their knowledge and expanding their professional network.

Networking and Social Events

Beyond the educational sessions, CLIPA Con 2025 will host the renowned CLIPA Social event. This gathering provides a welcoming environment for attendees to connect with industry peers, preferred vendors, and conference speakers. With complimentary food and drinks, the CLIPA Social offers the perfect blend of knowledge sharing, networking, and relaxation after a day of learning.

Reserve Your Spot Today

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your holiday lighting business. Register now for CLIPA Con 2025 and take advantage of discounted room rates at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. By attending both CLIPA Con and The Huge Convention, you'll gain invaluable insights, forge meaningful connections, and position your business for greater success in the upcoming holiday season.
Join us in Nashville this August for an event that promises to illuminate your path to success in the holiday lighting industry.

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Michael Kaloutas
20:44 07 Oct 24
Chelsea and the team at CLIPA are elevating the professionalism of the holiday light industry through education and bringing great people together to learn and grow together!!!
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Jonathan Hebert
20:58 07 Sep 24
The training is top tier and already seeing increase in revenue 12 hrs after!
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Karen Gordey
10:41 22 Aug 24
If I could give CLIPA more than 5 stars I would. I have a painting business and am adding holiday lights as an additional service. Alice’s expertise for my first order was so appreciated. I then attended the 2 day training in Nashville. The training was extremely educational and thorough! I feel extremely confident going into this holiday season because of this fantastic organization.
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Greg Whatley
22:06 21 Aug 24
This was great training. All of these people are very helpful with their knowledge. They are absolutely happy to answer any questions that anybody had. I highly recommend this training
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Jake Bryan
19:26 02 Aug 24
We just finished the two-day residential training in Philadelphia.

Ramona, Chelsea, and Alice were fantastic instructors and we left the training with the knowledge needed to get started with a holiday lighting business.

The support and resources that come with the training are unparalleled.
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Lewis Pruett
19:26 02 Aug 24
Great experience! Learned so much. Everyone involved was extremely helpful. Looking forward to working with CLIPA for years to come!
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Nicholas Berezansky
19:23 02 Aug 24
Amazing organization and great training. Looking forward to a long working relationship
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Benwick
22:57 25 Jul 24
Great training and support. Happy to be certified by the best👍
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Cobey Cooper
20:09 23 Jul 24
Very fun, explained everything, made it seem easy. Well worth the trip. Thanks, Kansas City
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Ian Chambers
20:09 23 Jul 24
Amazing experience. Wonderful team !!
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Alexandre Batista
14:06 14 Jul 24
The best! See you soon👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Casey West
13:32 13 Jul 24
My experience with Clipa was absolutely fantastic! Christi, Brett, and Ryan not only provided top notch training in Christmas light installation but also made the entire process enjoyable and engaging. Their friendliness and approachability created a warm atmosphere where I felt comfortable asking questions and learning at my own pace.

Christi's attention to detail and passion for the craft, Brett's practical tips and tricks, and Ryan's technical expertise truly set them apart. Their combined knowledge and dedication made the training sessions not just informative but also inspiring. By the end of the course, I not only gained valuable skills but also felt inspired to pursue new opportunities in the industry.

I cannot recommend Clipa enough for anyone interested in becoming a certified installer. With their outstanding team and comprehensive training program, Clipa is undoubtedly the best choice for mastering the art of Christmas light installation.
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Derek Haas
19:52 12 Jul 24
Great training and event. Lots of knowledge to gain.
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Mick Willis
18:27 01 Jul 24
Alice has been absolutely amazing to work with! She has helped us take our business to the next level and never hesitates to help with my endless questions! We did training in Philly with CLIPA and it was awesome as well!
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Nic Staton
14:13 14 Jun 24
Very detailed and awesome group of people making sure you are setup for success
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Brian Sauls
18:26 11 Jun 24
Great thorough training. Ryan, Brett and Courtney helped us really understand this service. I feel confident in adding this to our services.
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Michael Dugan
18:26 11 Jun 24
Great training program, thank you for hosting and sharing your knowledge and insight and understanding of Christmas lights. I am excited for the future of my company this upcoming season.
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Roman Smoot
18:26 11 Jun 24
Very informative and great training staff!
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Kristin Matthews
23:57 01 May 24
Great class, thankful for all the info!
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Tony Capozzi
23:43 01 May 24
Chelsea did a superb job leading us through an approach for generating more commercial Christmas lighting revenue! Thank you!
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Jahaira Graciani
23:41 01 May 24
Took the Commercial Sales Christmas Light class and let me say that Chelsea made it SUPER easy to understand and made it fun!! She also gave us great templates to use and had us role play and make some calls IN CLASS!!! Would recommend for sure 🥳
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Roger Barnhart
23:40 01 May 24
CLIPA ROCKS! They are extremely helpful and responsive. They will help you in every area of Christmas lights installation. From the business side of things, to products to marketing. Chelsea has literally spent hours on the phone with myself and my staff. Training and support is unmatched! Well worth the investment! You will make more money, and your operation will run smoother by joining.
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Bryce Thompson
23:40 01 May 24
Amazing commercial class. Thanks
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J. Ward
23:45 17 Jan 24
We truly appreciate everyone at CLIPA, and what they provide! When we decided to start our holiday light business we knew we wanted some training, and we reached out to all of the available resources. At the end of the day we received nothing but prompt and accurate information from CLIPA staff, and we did not down the other avenues we explored.
And so we're took the training in Atlanta, and everyone was professional and knowledgeable. The backend support from Courtney, Chelsea, Ryan and especially Bret(regarding install specific knowledge) was extremely helpful! As a start up company we excelled in our area, and with one take down left we already have customers excited about next year's holiday lighting with us!

Jason and Michele
Creative Illuminations LLC
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Harold Roman
00:29 16 Jan 24
Superb customer service. Excellent training course. First year installing lights and thx to the training me and my crew received we were able to do great for our first season as professional holiday lights installers
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David Velazquez
20:46 22 Sep 23
Training was great!
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Samson Walker
19:54 22 Sep 23
Matt and his team were very informative about everything you need to know about this industry. They answer any and all questions you have and provide tons of resources. I feel confident jumping into Christmas lights this year because of this training. I highly recommend getting certified through this course. Worth every penny.
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Matthew LaGrone
23:25 14 Sep 23
Christi was great help through my first season and I’d imagine she will be here for me on my second! This just being my second year I can say CLIPA is a big help in starting out your holiday lighting business.
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Dusty Viands
17:00 11 Sep 23
I had a wonderful time at the CLIPA training. All the information was very easy to digest. Advice was clear and all the recommended practices seemed very helpful and to the point. Matt and Ramone were entertaining, very pleasant and enthusiastic to help address everyone’s questions. Thanks again for everything the whole experience was fun time!
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Michael Crews
18:38 09 Sep 23
AMAZING group of Christmas light installation teachers! Highly recommend!
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Robert Vera
18:37 09 Sep 23
Great class, very informational. Appreciate the class.
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Eddie Buenrostro
18:17 30 Aug 23
Great place to get lights and training and the best and professional
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Jonas Lebeau
21:55 22 Aug 23
Good experience very valuable information definitely would recommend training. Matt, Ryan, Ramona (63”), Brett and JC super wise men when it comes to any business guru. Chelsea was one of the best talkers out of them all she had well structured sentences and talks with a great flow and very knowledgeable on sales and relationships!
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Eric Summerville
21:43 22 Aug 23
Great people. Great training! If you are thinking holiday lights, think CLIPA!
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Subaru Walker
21:43 22 Aug 23
Amazing learning experience. The one and only’s! This team truly cares!
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Tyler Caulder
21:42 22 Aug 23
Good people, great information
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Brandon Beavers
19:13 18 Aug 23
Because of CLIPA, I can do this.
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Jonathon Mothersole
19:15 11 Aug 23
CLIPA is awesome! I learned everything there is to know about the holiday lighting industry.
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Andrew
10:55 10 Aug 23
We flew in from Canada, and stayed in the area for 3 nights. The team was super friendly and had great answers to any of our questions and there were a lot! We were very suprised on the amount of information that was delivered over the two class days. Great class, looking forward to my first year of lights in 2023.
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Yule Love Lights
20:15 05 Aug 23
The CLIPA team was amazing, from my personal representative Courtney to everyone I met on training was exceptional. They’re very informative of the industry and were open to any questions that we had. They make us feel secured & give us confidence as they have the experience doing lights. All Love to Brett, Ramone & Chelsea
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Sean Fitz-Patrick
20:10 05 Aug 23
I knew nothing about Christmas light decoration on Friday morning and now, Saturday afternoon, I learned everything I needed to know about this business. Grateful for the trainers bringing their expertise and knowledge to the training. Would highly recommend to get CLIPA certified before you start installing christmas lights!
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mario jimenez
20:08 05 Aug 23
Lots of information and great support
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Tiffany Carbeno31
20:07 05 Aug 23
Super excited to see how my business grows with this knowledge!
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BRIAN DANQUE
16:45 31 Jul 23
CLIPA is the absolute best in the industry for training and supply. I recently attended the residential course in Orlando and left with so much knowledge that I will certainly succeed in the Holiday Lighting industry. Ryan, Brett and Chirsti are extremely passionate about holiday lighting and I am glad to partner with a company that has my back. Thanks CLIPA
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Light Up Jax
15:07 25 Jul 23
We highly recommend CLIPA's Certification Training. It went well beyond my expectations and was extremely informative. Even though we have had a few years of professional Christmas light installation experience we still learned a great deal, as well as confirming a lot of current practices. It was well run, efficient and never boring. I wish I would have done this before our first season as we would have been able to mitigate a lot of mistakes. I would recommend their courses to anyone in the industry whether you are brand new or a seasoned installer.
Christmas Light Training outdoors in your city by CLIPA team of industry experts.

CLIPA Is the #1 Christmas light training company in the nation

with over 40 years of combined experience

We Take Pride in Exceeding Your Expectations

With our training, master cutting-edge techniques and gain the confidence to tackle any lighting project

Additional Benefits of CLIPA Membership:

Enhance your learning with over 18 hours of training videos and support topics.

Utilize a comprehensive collection of forms, templates, and resources to streamline your business operations.

Receive continuous assistance from our team of experts to address any questions or challenges you may encounter.

Simplify your estimating process with our exclusive app designed to calculate project costs and generate quotes efficiently.

Enjoy special discounts on high-quality commercial-grade Christmas lights, decorations, and accessories from our trusted partners.

Invest in Your Success Today

By enrolling in CLIPA's training programs, you're not just learning how to install Christmas lights—you're investing in a profitable future for your business. Our proven program is designed to be a low barrier for entry, offering valuable skills that will boost your revenue and expand your service portfolio. With our ROI guarantee, many graduates recoup their training investment within the first few jobs after completing the program.​
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your business and become a certified professional in the holiday lighting industry. Register now to secure your spot in our upcoming training sessions and take the first step toward a brighter future.