The City of Gainesville’s sixth annual Festival of Trees returns Saturday as part of downtown’s Jingle Mingle holiday kickoff.
The Festival of Trees grand reveal is slated for 4:00-8:00 on the first floor of the Gainesville Administration Building.
“The City of Gainesville organizes the annual Festival of Trees, which has grown in attendance every holiday season since introduced in 2020. Our creative and talented employees help bring this magical seasonal offering to life,” said Gainesville Public Relations Director Christina Santee-Moss. “Not only does the public get to enjoy a beautiful collection of themed Christmas trees, but for one night only, they get to vote for their favorite(s) during Jingle Mingle and the Lighting of the Chicken in downtown Gainesville.
Like last year, instead of the front doors, guests will be welcomed into the building via the north side entrance (facing Roosevelt Square). Those in wheelchairs or with strollers may enter the building through the front entrance.
Anyone who can’t attend the Festival of Trees kickoff may view the trees any time from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday through Christmas. In observance of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, City administrative offices will be closed Thursday-Friday, Nov. 27-28, and Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 24-25.
For more information on the Festival of Trees, visit gainesville.org/Festival-of-Trees-Kickoff.
Find additional information about Jingle Mingle here.