Nominations Now Open for Chicago’s Official 2022 Christmas Tree

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot 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 Friday, Oct. 7. The City of Chicago’s 109th Christmas Tree will once again shine this holiday season in Millennium Park near the intersection of Michigan Ave. and Washington St.

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;
• 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 at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. The tree will remain illuminated through Jan. 8, 2023. The lighting of the Christmas Tree serves as the centerpiece of the City’s beloved annual holiday traditions in Millennium Park. This year’s festivities will include: McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park, Millennium Park Art Market and Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Along. For information about Millennium Park, visit millenniumpark.org,