DANVERS — For the 17th consecutive year, the Danvers Historical Society will open the holiday season with its Parade of Trees at Tapley Memorial Hall at 13 Page St.
But be warned — the exhibition will be open for only five days, Wednesday, Dec. 3, through Sunday, Dec. 7, after which the trees and wreaths will be returned to the businesses, organizations and families that donated them.
Many of the the trees and wreaths are decorated with imaginative and beautiful designs created with unusual object and materials.
Since 2009, donors have combined their imaginations and artistic skills with a variety of themes for their holiday decorations.
Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the Winter Solstice have all been inspirations for themes. Donors’ themes have also included activities, such as cooking, gardening, crafting and exercising.
Popular icons, such as Anna and Elsa from Frozen, Winnie the Pooh, Spiderman, Darth Vader, Yoda, The Grinch, Cookie Monster and Barbie have enchanted Parade of Trees visitors.
All the displays come with gifts, and each will be separately raffled off and their winners notified after 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7. Raffle tickets will be sold on site for $1 each.
The Danvers Historical Society says it wants to thank its generous 2025 sponsors:
Platinum — NorthEast Community Bank
Silver — In Honor of D. Kendall
Bronze — Nash CPAs, John M. Ross and Son, Inc., Hartney Greymont Tree Service, Danvers Pizza & Subs, Walmart and Salem Five
Event Supporters — Winchester Savings Bank and Saluto family
All proceeds from the Parade of Trees helps Danvers Historical Society promote the rich history of Danvers through preservation and the creation of engaging public programs. The Historical Society is a nonprofit 501©3 charity.
For more formation, visit www.danvershistory.org or email dhsparadeoftrees@gmail.com.