Paris, Tenn.–Applications are now available for entries for this year’s Festival of Trees, which has become a popular event in downtown Paris for the past few holiday seasons.
A Christmas tree showcase, Festival of Trees is a yuletide event that has become a holiday tradition. Local businesses, organizations, schools, and groups will display as many as 30 beautifully decorated trees. The event is sponsored by the Downtown Paris Association (DPA).
Applications are available at the DPA office located at 203 North Fentress Street as well as the DPA website, www.VisitDowntownParis.com. Applications are due Friday, November 16th.
“Festival of Trees is a huge success each year and we are excited to have this event on the Court Square at The Old Paris 5 & 10 Event Center located at 110 W. Washington Street,” according to Kathy Ray, Executive Director of DPA. “Be sure to bring your camera for the perfect Christmas family photograph.”
The Festival of Trees will open December 4th at 8 a.m. with the DPA Chamber Coffee. At the opening, nine awards will be presented to winners in the following categories: “Most Creative” first, second and third places, “Most Traditional” first, second and third places, “Best Theme”, “Out of the Box”, and “Best of Show”. “People’s Choice “will be presented at the conclusion of the event on December 19th. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, 11 AM to 4 PM; Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm; and Sundays 1 to 4 pm. A dollar donation is requested from each visitor.
Festival of Trees will be open December 4th through December 19th. Staffing will be overseen by the Downtown Paris Association. If you would like to volunteer at this event, please contact Kathy Ray at 653-7274.
Photo: Paris Artist Millard Nichols sprucing up the front window of the Old Paris 5 & 10, where the Festival of Trees will be held. (Shannon McFarlin photo).
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