Paris, Tenn.–Get in the Christmas spirit as the Downtown Paris Association presents Festival of Trees, starting Tuesday, November 26 through December 18. The decorated Christmas Trees are located at the Paris 5 & 10 Event Center at 110 W. Washington Street in downtown Paris.
A Christmas tree showcase, the Festival of Trees is a yuletide event that has become a holiday tradition. Local businesses, organizations, schools, and groups are displaying as many as 30 beautifully decorated trees.
“Festival of Trees is a huge success each year and we are excited to have this event on the Court Square,” 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 officially open Tuesday at 8 a.m. with the Downtown Paris Association- Chamber Coffee.
At the opening, ten 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”, “Tiny Tree,” and “Best of Show”. “People’s Choice” will be presented at the conclusion of the event on December 18th. Votes for People’s Choice are a dollar each.
Festival of Trees is open Monday through Friday from 11 am to 4 pm; Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm; and Sundays 1 pm to 4 pm. A dollar donation is requested from each visitor.
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.
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