Photo by Bill Adkins
Each winter the trees along Market and Patrick Streets are wrapped in thousands of twinkling lights – creating an enchanting ambiance for visitors as they wander along Downtown Frederick’s bustling sidewalks and explore the many businesses that call our downtown home.
The holiday tree lighting project is a partnership between Downtown Frederick Partnership and the City of Frederick, with support from Visit Frederick, the Bettie Delaplaine Memorial Grant courtesy of Delaplaine Foundation, and many members of our community.
Bettie Delaplaine
Memorial Grant
Sponsor a Tree
Help light a tree this holiday season! The benefits of this highly visible opportunity include:
- Sponsor name and message displayed on tree from November 2024 – March 2025
- Pick your tree:
- Choose between a tree in the Inner Zone ($500 sponsorship) or Outer Zone ($250 sponsorship)
- Sponsors have the option to request a specific tree for an additional $250 – location requests are available for both zones and are granted on a first-come basis, as available
- Name listed on Partnership website and in press release at conclusion of season thanking tree sponsors
If you would like to sponsor a tree, please complete the form below. Sponsorships are still available. Email leeann@downtownfrederick.org with any questions.
If you would like to support the Holiday Lights without sponsoring a tree, you can donate to the program at any level.
Donate online at frederickcountygives.org/holidaylights or mail a check to the Community Foundation at 312 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland, 21701 with “Holiday Lights Fund” noted in the memo line.
FAQ
When did the Holiday Lights begin?
The lights are a special tradition begun by the City of Frederick, which Downtown Frederick Partnership took over in 2018. Since then, the Partnership and the City partner to bring residents, visitors and businesses a magical experience every holiday season.
Who helps install the lights?
Lights are installed by Choice Plantings, a certified woman-owned company located in Maryland with more than 25 years of experience in interior and exterior plant services and holiday decoration.