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Decorators Sprucing Up Trees for Festival
Favorite annual holiday event kicks off with gala Nov. 19.
DEARBORN, MI — Glittery glam excitement is in the air as the trees inside the Ford Center get gussied up for the annual Festival of Trees. The festival has become a favorite holiday tradition.
The 32nd annual event is a benefit for the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation, and will kick off with a gala on Saturday, Feb. 19. The trees will be on display Nov. 20 to 27 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, according to the Dearborn Press and News.
The event is a public display of professionally designed 5-foot and 7-foot Christmas trees, tabletop trees, wreaths, gingerbread houses and other gifts that are sold to raise funds for pediatric research. A team of decorators is already on the job, meticulously designing the trees in myriad themes from cartoons and fairy tales to sports teams and animals. A gift shop and train display by Glancy Trains Modular Railroad Club round out the fun.
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“We are looking forward to another successful holiday festival,” event Director Theresa Diefenbach told the Press and News. “The venue was remodeled this year, and we are excited to have our fabulous designers showcase their creative talent, providing a beautiful atmosphere for families that consider Festival of Trees the official start to the holiday season.”
She added that the festival’s event committee and board of directors are thrilled to once again have English Gardens join the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center and Palmer Moving & Storage as this year’s event sponsors.
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The 32nd Annual Festival of Trees kicks off with a black tie Preview Gala on Nov. 19 with two ticket levels available. VIP tickets are $125 per person and feature early admission at 6:30 p.m., a wristband that will allow entrance into the new Sky Lounge, an open bar and heavy appetizers. Patron tickets are $75 and include admission at 7:30 p.m., a cash bar, and light appetizers in the ballroom. All guests can enjoy a silent auction, live entertainment by COD and fabulous sweets and treats. Tickets are available at www.fot.org
Festival of Trees will open to the public at 2 p.m. Nov. 20. The Armed Forces Day returns Nov. 22 with free admission for servicemen, servicewomen and veterans.
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