Help Us Bring Back the Magic of a Community Christmas Tree to Marine City!

Fundraising Goal: $7,500

Campaign Title:
Revive Marine City's Community Christmas Tree - A Holiday Art Project for All

About the Project: Marine City has a long-standing tradition of celebrating the holiday season with community gatherings, festive decorations, and cherished events. This year, the Marine City Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back the Community Christmas Tree—a beloved symbol of holiday cheer that unites our town.

Our goal is to create a Community Christmas Tree Art Project that celebrates our local youth’s artistic talents, fosters community spirit, and supports the vibrancy of our downtown. By showcasing art from local students, we aim to strengthen community bonds and create lasting memories for everyone.

EASTERN MICHIGAN BANK has generously donated $2,500.00 to this project and $1,000.00 from Real Estate One Westrick, so we have $4,000. more to go. Your donation of $100 or more will get your business name on the donor panel of the Christmas Tree base. Donations of $1000. or more, we will include your company logo on the donor panel. This will be something that will be displayed annually during the holiday season.

To learn more please contact the Chamber office by email chamber@visitmarinecity.com or by phone 810-765-4501. Thank you for your support.

What Makes This Tree Special?

• Octagonal Art Base: The tree will feature a custom-designed, 10-foot diameter octagonal base showcasing artwork from Marine City’s elementary, middle, and high school students. The 4’ x 5’ panels will display winning pieces from an annual drawing contest.

• Community Ornament Tradition: Families will have the opportunity to decorate large outdoor ornaments to add to the tree, creating a new annual tradition.

• Durable & Sustainable Design: Designed by architect Larry Nichols and built to last by Mechanical Fabricators in Marine City, the base will feature a red powder-coated finish for weather resistance, ensuring the tree can be enjoyed year after year.

• Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony: This project will be the centerpiece of Marine City's holiday celebrations, complementing events like Merrytime Christmas, Twinkling Forest, and the Santa Parade.

Project Impact:

Your support will help us:

• Revive a Beloved Tradition: Restore Marine City’s identity as a quaint, festive town where families come together to celebrate the holidays.

• Engage Local Youth: Provide a creative platform for students to showcase their talents and foster pride in their community.

• Strengthen Community Bonds: Bring families, friends, and neighbors together through shared holiday activities.

• Support Local Businesses: Attract visitors to our downtown area, boosting foot traffic for local shops and restaurants.

How You Can Help:

We’re reaching out to our community, friends, and supporters to help us raise $5,000 to cover the costs of materials, construction, lighting, decorations, printing and the community art project. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a big difference!

Donations Will Support:

• Construction of the octagonal base and art panels

• Real fresh cut evergreen Christmas tree

• LED lighting & tree topper

• Large outdoor ornaments

• Installation and storage costs

• Labor costs