Main Street Washington is sponsoring the Lights of Love- Memory Tree Dedication in Central Park for the coming Holiday Season. Those interested can purchase a fresh-cut lighted tree for $100, which they can dedicate as a Memorial or honor someone of their choosing. The investment will support Main Street Washington’s revitalization efforts in Historic Downtown.

Maddie Widmer spoke with KCII Radio about what makes this event unique compared to other tree-lighting ceremonies. “I think that it’s very unique I know that one other town in Iowa copied our idea a few years ago. But I don’t know anyone else that does what we do, in order to honor loved ones. With these trees always being on display and the lighted fountain that’s going to be behind it I think that the event is very unique.”

Each honoree will be announced as the memorial trees, and Downtown Washington will be illuminated on the night of November 26th during the Holiday SNOW Lighting Ceremony and Lighted Holiday Parade. Trees will remain lit throughout the Holiday Season. All trees are tax-deductible donations and benefit the continued work of Main Street Washington.