How To Get VIP Access To Tree Lighting Celebration

SILVER SPRING, MD — Want to be treated like a VIP at Silver Spring's Tree Lighting Celebration & Street Party?

Residents can now enter a drawing for a very special experience Saturday, Nov. 11.

Text TREEVIP to 444222 for your chance to win:

• Seating in the VIP Viewing Area
• Meet and greet with Tommy McFly of 94.7 Fresh FM
• $150 gift card to a Downtown Silver Spring restaurant of your choice
• Four tickets to a performance of The Nutcracker, presented by Maryland Youth Ballet
• 4 Regal Majestic Theater movie tickets

The Tree Lighting Celebration & Street Party will take place from 6-9 p.m. at Fountain Plaza. The year's tree, the 35-foot-tall “Good Energy Tree,” focuses on the power and possibilities of the bicycle and began installation Nov. 6.

Visitors can light the tree by peddling the bicycles at the tree’s base, provided by Capital Bikeshare. The bikes are connected to a 300watt generator which can provide power to a USB port and also allow visitors to charge their cellphones, according to a news release.

Residents can also enjoy a hip-hop performance by Christylez Bacon, an a-cappella performance by UMD's PandemonIUM, beer and seasonal sangria, food tasting, games and more.

The project is in partnership with A Wider Circle, a local non-profit that helps families in need in the region. At the end of the season, the bicycles on the tree will go to families being helped by A Wider Circle.

The VIP contest ends at 11:59 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. By texting TREEVIP to 444222 you are subscribing to receive recurring promotional offers and discounts from Downtown Silver Spring via their mobile club. Reply STOP to unsubscribe at any time.

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