Yes. These light poles are sturdy and designed to hold both the heavier traditional string lights as well as modern LED lights.
These light poles are constructed of galvanized, powder-coated steel to resist corrosion. Be careful not to scratch or otherwise damage the protective finish when assembling the poles. In case you develop scratches on the pole, we recommend covering it with rust-preventive spray paint.
Also, if you want to prepare your poles for long-term seasonal storage, lightly coat the threads with oil (WD40 works great). Follow this tip & reassembly will be a snap in the next season!
We recommend using 4 brackets per pole, which are included in the package.
We do not recommend to use these (or any other) light pole for sun shades. Even light breezes create strong "pull" on the sail. You need very secure mounts for sail shades.