
Photo by Bill Adkins
About the Lights
Each winter, thousands of twinkling lights transform Market Street and Patrick Street into a magical holiday experience in the heart of Downtown Frederick, Maryland. Visit downtown anytime after November 13 (Frederick @ Night) to experience the enchanting atmosphere as you stroll along bustling sidewalks, shop local businesses, dine at downtown restaurants and enjoy all that Downtown Frederick has to offer during the holiday season.
The Downtown Frederick holiday tree lighting project is a community partnership between Downtown Frederick Partnership and the City of Frederick, with support from Visit Frederick, the Bettie Delaplaine Memorial Grant courtesy of the Delaplaine Foundation, and many generous members of our community. Light your very own tree this holiday season by Sponsoring a Tree (below).




Bettie Delaplaine
Memorial Grant
Downtown Frederick’s holiday lights turn on the second week of November! Celebrate with us during Frederick @ Night on Friday, November 13.
Sponsor a Tree
Light a tree this holiday season! The benefits of this highly visible opportunity include:
- Sponsor name and message displayed on tree from November 2026 – March 2027
- 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 thanking tree sponsors
Deadline: September 30. Fill out the form below to sponsor a tree. Contact 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
How long do the lights stay up?
The lights turn on the second week of November during Frederick @ Night (Friday, November 13) and remain up until daylight saving time begins in March 2027. Lights turn on every evening at dusk and turn off at dawn.
Where are the lights located?
Holiday lights can be found in the street trees along Market Street (between Clarke Place and 7th Street) and Patrick Street (between East Street and Bentz Street).
When did the lights begin?
Downtown Frederick’s holiday tree 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.
Thank You to our 2025-26 Tree Sponsors!
- All Saints Episcopoal Church
- Ascend Business Solutions
- Ashley Mancinelli & Chris Baviello
- Ben & Kathy Dengler
- Barry Weller Properties
- Bartz Landscaping
- Bates Architects
- Becky Reickel
- The Bedwells
- Bloom Aesthetics & Wellness
- Bonita Stiles
- Brendan, Ryan, Nicole and Bill Orr
- The Chases on Church
- Christopher Zoltan Designs
- Clyde & Gerry Hicks
- The Common Market Co-op
- County Council VP Kavonté, Chantell & Micah Duckett
- The Crowley Company
- Dale Clabaugh State Farm Insurance
- Danny & Julie Snight
- Darlene Rosmarino
- Edgewater Federal Solutions
- Edgeworks Knife and Supply
- Electrical Connections Inc.
- Fawcett Family Limited Partnership
- The Franconia Group
- Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
- The Frederick Motor Co.
- Frederick Out of Darkness Walk
- Frederick Spires Group
- Hannah Boswell
- Hip Historic Stays
- IBEW Local 24
- iHire
- Imagination Center, Inc.
- Jaime, Josh, Linus, and the Buses
- James Sinclair & Steven Lapsley
- Jill Fulton Band
- Julia & Jim Schaeffer
- Karen Justice
- Kim, Lisa, Jennifer, Dick, and Josie Lewis
- Krista & B.J. Davisson
- Kyle & Regan LeBlanc
- Laughlin Family Foundation
- Laura & Mark Reeth
- Laurie Lane
- Law Office of Lena A. Clark
- Law Offices of Jeanne F. Singer, PA
- LDG, Inc.
- Lee Building Maintenance
- Les & Chris Smith
- Lovins, Boenau, Carbis, Collins, Eliff, Lilly, Weinberg
- LSWG
- Mama’s Nature Art
- Manuel Casiano & Carmen Hernandez
- Maria Hawkins Aesthetics
- Martha & John Bush
- Maryland Double Deckers
- Melanie Williamson
- Michael Tate
- Mike & Marlene Young
- Morgan Stanley Frederick Office
- Nelson Coleman Jewelers
- North End Cleaners
- North Market Pop Shop
- The Orr & Chafitz Families
- Pleasants Construction
- PPR Strategies
- Precision For Medicine
- Proper Insurance Services
- Re/Max Results
- Rick Jones Electric
- Robert Martinez
- Ron & Kim McCurdy
- Russell, Colleen, Rocco, and Tamdhu
- Sandbox Brewhouse
- Sean & Annie Morrissey
- Superior Specialty Supply
- Tammie Workman & Chris Colville
- Tim & Carole McShea
- The Trail House
- Transportation Management Services
- True Standard Distilling
- Tyler Duncan Realty Partners
- Varner & Goundry, PC
- Vault of Visions Art Gallery
- The Vitarello Family
- The Warehime Family
- Werres Corporation
- Westbrook Wonders
- Will Talley III
- William E. Cross Foundation Inc.
- Woodsboro Bank
