Seasonal & Holidays
Providence On The Hunt For The Perfect 2021 City Christmas Tree
The city is looking for three trees to decorate City Hall, the downtown skating rink and the botanical gardens at Roger Williams Park.
PROVIDENCE, RI — Halloween may still be a few weeks away, but the city of Providence is already on the hunt for the perfect Christmas trees for the upcoming holiday season.
The chosen trees will be the centerpiece of the city's tree lightings on Dec. 3., with ceremonies at both City Hall and the BankNewport Skating Rink.
This year, the city is looking for three trees: a 35 to 45-foot spruce or fir tree for the steps of City Hall and two 15 to 20-foot spruce or fir trees: one for the skating rink and a third for the botanical gardens at Roger Williams Park.
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To nominate a tree, email Lizzie Araujo, the deputy director of the Art, Culture and Tourism Department at laraujo@providenceri.gov with a description and photo. All submissions must be received by Nov. 15.
The winning trees will be cut down and hauled away by the city, free of charge. Tree owners will be photographed with city officials, including the mayor, during their tree lighting ceremony.
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