Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are looking for the perfect tree to grace Millennium Park and serve as the City’s “official” Christmas Tree this holiday season. Nominations for trees from the Chicagoland area will be accepted at dcase@cityofchicago.org through Monday, October 14 at 8 p.m.  The City of Chicago’s 111th Christmas Tree will once again shine this holiday season in Millennium Park near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Washington Street. All nominated trees must meet the following criteria:

• Be at least 45 feet or taller;

• Be located less than 50 miles from Chicago’s Loop, but preference will be given to trees within 15 miles of Chicago;

• AND preferably, be a Norway Spruce or Fir Tree. (Pine trees are ineligible as they are not sturdy enough.)

Trees that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.

All submissions sent to dcase@cityofchicago.org will need to include:

• The owner(s) name, address, phone and email;

• A brief description of why the tree should be Chicago’s official Christmas Tree including any background information on the tree that makes it special; and

• At least two photographs (one from afar and one up close).

For more information, visit www.millenniumpark.org.

Photo Credit: Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events