Deadline to Apply: Monday, October 14, 8pm

Email Submissions to dcase@cityofchicago.org

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.

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).

Chicago’s official Christmas Tree will be illuminated on Friday, November 22 at 6pm with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The tree will remain illuminated through Wednesday, January 8, 2025.