Circle of Trees

Uniquely decorated trees line the sidewalk at Overlook Park.

A festive tradition in the heart of Ridgefield, the Circle of Trees features 40 uniquely decorated trees in two large circles at Overlook Park. 

Sponsored by Ridgefield Lions Club

The Circle of Trees Decorating Contest is back for another year! Ridgefield businesses and organizations are invited to participate in the 2025 Tree Decorating Contest. 

The community will then vote for their favorite tree, beginning at 9 AM on Saturday, December 6 during the Hometown Celebration.

Location: Overlook Park lawn and Overlook Park Splash Pad

Visitor Details

Come see the trees! We would love for you to come and enjoy the festive spirit of the Circle of Trees!

Open every day* from December 6 to 29 in Overlook Park at the corner of Main Avenue and Pioneer Street in Downtown Ridgefield. 

*The park will be closed for a private event on Friday, December 12. The Circle of Trees will not be open during this event.

Vote for Your Favorite Tree by December 13


Tree Decorating Details

Sign up quickly, as limited spots are available. Spots will be first provided to businesses and organizations within the city limits. If spots are still available, businesses outside of those limits will be accepted based on the time of application.

By signing up, you agree to:

  • Decorate a tree at Overlook Park by 8:30 AM on Saturday, December 6. The Tree and stand will be provided by the City, and will be available to begin decorating on Friday, December 5. 
  • Leave decorations on the tree and encourage community members to visit the trees in Overlook Park and cast their vote. 
  • Voting will run from 12/6 - 12/13. Tree decorations must remain up until 12/14, but you have the option to keep decorations up until 12/29 for the community to enjoy. Decorations not removed by end of day 12/29 will be discarded when the trees are removed.
  • No glass ornaments/decor will be allowed.

The City of Ridgefield will:

  • Assign a tree, tree stand, and one electrical outlet to your organization in Overlook Park
  • Provide a link and QR code for online voting
  • Promote the Circle of Trees and contest on City social media
  • Shoutout the winner (by popular voting online) on City social media

Please note that these trees will be outside in a public park for several weeks in December. We are not able to guarantee prevention of vandalism, theft, or weather-related damage to decorations. If possible, we recommend water resistant decorations.