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 2024 Athens-Limestone Tinsel Trail Sponsorship Guidelines
 
Thank you for your interest in sponsoring a Christmas Tree in the Athens-Limestone Tinsel Trail at Big Spring Memorial Park. 
 
This is a month-long OUTDOOR event, and we take every precaution to protect Big Spring Memorial Park, its users, and its animal inhabitants. Athens Police Department will increase patrols in the park the duration of the event. Thank you to Athens City and Limestone County for arranging for temporary power poles for us this year!
 
All Sponsors will be provided the use of one live Fir Tree affixed to a post, one Sponsor Sign, and electricity. 
 
DECORATING
★ You will receive an email when your tree is up and ready to be decorated. All trees must be decorated by Thursday, November 21st. We are very excited to have the trees up during Christmas Open House this year!
★ You must provide your own weather-proof, non-breakable decorations and they must be secured to the tree using pipe cleaners, small zip ties or strings to avoid wind and rain damage.
★ Please do NOT use water soluble glue on ornaments
★ You must provide your own Electric LED Outdoor Lights. We recommend 4-5 strings pre tree for best appearance. Due to limited amperage, only electric LED Outdoor lights are permitted. 
★ ​Using edible items on the trees is unfortunately prohibited. Please do not use candy canes, popcorn, bird seed, etc. 
★ Offensive, inappropriate, or Political decor is prohibited and will be removed
★ You are required to have your tree completely undecorated no later than January 3rd. Any decorations left will be discarded. 

★ Tips: Laminate pictures or papers beforehand. Spray Scotch Guard or other waterproofing to ribbons, fabric or bows to help prevent mold. Bring a small step ladder to help you decorate.
★ Please check on your tree and decorations regularly, especially after windy and rainy days. We are not responsible for lost or stolen decorations.
 
UN-DECORATING
★ Trees should be undecorated from December 29th - January 3rd. You are required to have your tree completely undecorated no later than January 3rd. Any decorations left will be discarded. 
★ It is crucial that we restore the Park to its natural order ASAP.
★ Please leave your Sponsor Sign.
 
 ★ Please dispose of any trash responsibly.