Parade of Trees

All trees have now been reserved! 

How to Reserve a Tree

2025 Registration will open OCTOBER 1st at 8:00 am - First Come First Serve!! 

Go to the CivicRec Online Site to create a Vendor Account - This is highly encouraged as trees will go quickly, so you want to be able to log right in when registration opens! 

• Log in or Create Account. Click on Special Events. Select Event (If event is not shown or accessible, then it is not currently open). 
• There are 245 trees - We ask that you limit your purchases to no more than 2 trees or consider combining messages so that all may have an opportunity to participate! 
• $100.00 per tree
  • The $100 sponsorship for each tree helps cover the cost of materials, set-up, and maintenance needed to host this holiday tradition. That includes things like the purchase (if needed) and delivery of trees, lighting, extension cords, hardware, and staff time to prepare Spring Park for the event. The cost also includes staff time for monitoring the trees and lighting them during the whole month of December. Any remaining funds are used to support community programming and future City events, helping us bring experiences that residents and visitors can enjoy each year.

Volunteer Opportunities 

Additional Volunteers are needed this year:

Saturday, November 1st to move the trees from storage to the park. 9 am to about 11;30 am.  We have two trailers that need drivers with a pickup truck.

Saturday, November 8th and 15th to prep the trees (fluffing and lighting) 9 am to 11 am.

Please let Laquetta Willimon know at 904-449-3050   ( Volunteer Coordinator )

Important Information for Tree Sponsors 

Trees will be monitored, but we suggest that you also check on your tree from time to time.

Generally, we do not have a problem with lost/stolen items, however, do not display items that you are not willing to part with. Please use items that will hold up to the elements for 45 days, i.e., laminate photos, etc. No Glass! No Ceramic! No items that may shatter! You may place marketing or gift items (pens, pencils, key chains, etc.) on the tree for the purpose of people removing them; however, they must be secured for wind conditions. Use hooks, paper clips, or wire to secure your items. Do not use heavy items, bend, twist, or damage tree branches to secure your items. Do not switch your tree or location, move other trees or signs, all trees come with lights – do not add or change lights, add yard signs, or make any alterations to your assigned tree, i.e., cutting, painting, tinsel, spray snow, etc. To allow adequate room around each tree, please limit additional items/decorations placed under the tree canopy, such as skirting, gifts, etc.  Trees can be decorated beginning November 27th, Thanksgiving Day!

The City reserves the right to remove inappropriate or offensive decorations or items.

Trees will be lighted each evening starting December 1st through December 31st. You are welcome to keep your personalized laminate sign when you remove your decorations but please leave the stake. All decorations must be removed no later than Saturday, January 3rd. Any decorations removed by staff/volunteers after said date will only be stored for one week.

Parade of Trees Map: Click Here to view/print map. 

The map found at the above link is to show you the location/layout of the trees only - Availability is not determined by the map! It is determined when on the Civic Rec site, you look for the number you want to reserve - if it isn't available than that means the tree has been reserved! 

Be prepared to enter what you want your personalized sign to say or enter TBD as it will not let you proceed if the question is blank! 

Contact Kimberly Thomas, Executive to the City Manager/City Event Coordinator for more information

904-297-7054 or kthomas@greencovesprings.com