Faribault New Holiday Tradition Grows Out of COVID

At least one good thing came out of the pandemic in Faribault.

The Faribault Parks and Recreation Department wanted to come up with a safe way to celebrate the holidays during the COVID pandemic in 2020.

They came up with a decorated tree idea whereby businesses would sponsor the trees and the St. Vincent DePaul Society would find needy families to take the trees a couple weeks before Christmas and enjoy them in their homes.

It grew from over 20 trees in 2020 to over 30 last year and Brad Phenow, Communications Director for the City of Faribault says there are over 40 trees this year.

Decorating Sponsored Holiday Trees in Central Park Faribault. Photo by Gordy Kosfeld

Phenow told KDHL while he was assisting people decorating the trees today (Monday, November 28, 2022) this is clearly a win for everybody involved.

Phenow confirmed as of Monday there were over 47 trees provided.

A special event is being conducted this Friday in conjunction with Winterfest in downtown Faribault.

They had perfect weather with temperatures in the 40's while putting the trees up in Central Park today.

Trees at North End of Central Park Block Faribault. Photo by Gordy Kosfeld

Cardinal Pointe Tree 2022 Central Park. Photo by Gordy Kosfeld

Holiday Trees in Central Park Lions and Buckham West. Photo by Gordy Kosfeld

Rice County Deputy Sheriff's Association Holiday Tree in Central Park Faribault. Photo by Gordy Kosfeld

Holiday Ornament Rice County Deputy Sheriff's Association Tree. Photo by Gordy Kosfeld

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Filed Under: Buckham West Faribault, Cardinal Pointe, City of Faribault Parks and Recreation, Faribault Central Park Holiday Trees, Faribault Holiday Tradition, Lions Club Faribault, Rice County Deputy Sheriff's Association, St. Vincent De Paul Society

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