Rules Local businesses, religious organizations, non-profits, service clubs, and individuals/families are allowed to enter.
- You must provide all decorations for your tree. Lights on trees must be solar or battery-operated lights as electricity is not provided. No edible décor.
- The Town of Hope Mills/Lynn Richards Group is not responsible for any damage to or items stolen from decorated trees.
- You are free to express your creativity and originality, but we ask that your tree represent your business, organization, or family. (Needs to be family friendly)
- The Town of Hope Mills will provide signage for each tree with the name of your choice along with a QR Code linking any social media platform/website.
Decorating Procedures and Guidelines
For weather-related and environmental reasons, the following items are not allowed in tree decorating:
- Berries, popcorn, dried fruit, etc.
- Candles, aerosol snow or other flammable items
- Flocking or tinsel
- Paper, cardboard or any other material that may be damaged due to weather conditions (unless laminated to withstand possible weather conditions)
Registration must be completed by December 14, 2025.
Trees will be placed place along the brick sidewalk in between Town Hall & the Recreation Center beginning Monday, November 3. Trees must be decorated by Monday, December 15. (location may vary due to construction)
Décor and Ornaments must be removed no later than Wednesday, January 7th. Any décor left on trees on Thursday, January 8th will be disposed of. HMPR will remove all trees Thursday, January 8th.