For Immediate Release: November 21, 2008
Contact: Communications Specialist
Lisa Wilson, 303-538-7282
Thornton Recreation Coordinator
Mike Coulter, 720-977-5914

A Holiday ‘Treet’: Thornton’s Tree Decorating Contest

Take your decorating skills out of the living room and into Winter Fest

THORNTON, CO…The City of Thornton puts a unique twist on decking the halls this holiday season with our annual Community Tree Decorating contest. It’s a popular part of the annual Winter Fest celebration, scheduled for December 12-14, at the Multipurpose Fields (108th and Colorado Boulevard). Participants decorate a holiday tree that will be seen by the thousands of folks who attend Winter Fest. The decorated trees can take on an educational feel; like recycling, or a more personal feel; honoring volunteers or a charity.

Decorating takes place Thursday, December 11 and judging is the following day. Awards will be announced on Saturday, December 15, at 6:30 p.m. Awards will be announced on Saturday, December 13, 6:30 pm at the Outdoor Stage located on the west end of the field.

The cost to enter is $35 for individuals, schools or non-profit organizations, and $60 for businesses and there is a $5 discount if received by November 28. One 7’ noble fir tree will be provided and participants are free to keep the tree after the event ends.

For more information, please go to www.cityofthornton.net/rec/winterfest.asp or call Thornton Recreation Coordinator Mike Coulter at 720-977-5914.

 

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