“Trees in the Park” a huge success

Hughes Springs has brought back a tradition that began in the 1990s. “Christmas Trees in the Park” returned to Spring Creek Park during this year’s Holiday on First Street.

The city provided trees to those who wished to purchase and decorate a tree for the event. Businesses and groups from around the city brought decorations of all varieties to decorate approximately 20 trees. Trees were decorated with everything from carrelated decorations, and decorations made by children to old-world decorations such as popcorn strands and peanut butterand bird seed pinecones. Each group had someone present on Nov. 21 to light their tree as they were announced.

Gina’s Hair Salon hosted the event, and the Globe Gallopers offered up refreshments for the event as fundraiser for their Ireland trip. Following the lighting of the trees, visitors were invited to walk around, taking in the brilliance of the evening, before settling in to watch movies in the park.