General information about the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event
Enjoy kicking off the holidays with our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and a "block party." This annual event is FREE for the whole family to enjoy. The event is usually held around the first weekend of December in front of Town Hall.
Each year the event includes FREE:
- Pictures with Santa
- Cookies and Hot Chocolate
- Olive Stephens Elementry Choir
- Recognition of Town Volunteers for the year
About the Town Christmas Tree
In 2019, the town decided to plant a live Evergreen tree in honor of Billy Bounds. Billy Bounds served as the only public works staff of Shady Shores for many years. The "Billy Bounds" Christmas Tree was the first tree to begin a possible memorial tree and garden space next to Town Hall. This was also our first public tree planted as a Tree City.
Prior to 2019, the Town Christmas Tree had been provided by Tom and Cindy Spencer courtesy of their tree farm located here in Shady Shores.
Would you like to Sponsor this event?
Sponsors of this event would agree to the cost of an activity. Sponsors are encouraged to provide their volunteers if able. Sponsors will receive advertising through social media and posted yard signs. Sponsorships need to be secured NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 1st.
Activities for this event could include, but are not limited to:
- Cookies and Hot Chocolate
- Event T-Shirts
- Event Meal for families
- Facepainting
- Balloon Animals
- Bounce House Rental
If you are interested in Sponsoring this event, please contact community.realations@shady-shores.com.
