FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 2024
41st Annual Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sunday, December 1, 2024
(Douglas County, Ore.) Douglas County Commissioners Chris Boice, Tim Freeman, and Tom Kress are excited to officially kick off the Christmas Season with the lighting of the 41st Annual Douglas County Christmas Tree on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 6:00 pm on the front lawn of the Douglas County Courthouse. That evening we will flip the switch and light up the Douglas County Heritage Christmas Tree and the Douglas County Courthouse for the first time this holiday season. The family-friendly event is free and open to kids of all ages. The lights on the Douglas County Christmas Tree and Courthouse will be on display throughout the holiday season. Click on the link below for a sneak peek at the theme for the 41st Annual Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyeGovernment/videos/528782276685674
2024 Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, represents a longstanding collaboration between the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, City of Roseburg and Roseburg’s First Christian Church. The evening’s festivities include a family-oriented program with music, a Christmas story and a visit from not only the Jolly Old Elf himself, Santa Claus, but also Mrs. Claus! The First Christian Church will have their traditional nativity scene on display, across the street from the courthouse, and refreshments will be served by the Miss Douglas County Scholarship Program. Special thanks to Roseburg Starbucks, Roseburg Police Department, Roseburg Fire Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Public Works Department, Douglas County Facilities Department and of course Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus.
For those not able to attend in-person, the 2024 Douglas County Tree Lighting Ceremony will be live-streamed on the Douglas County Government Facebook page starting at 6:00 pm on Sunday, December 1, 2024. To watch visit: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyeGovernment. The public is also invited to take a stroll through Downtown Roseburg this holiday season! Enjoy the festive storefronts and sparkling Christmas lights while supporting our local businesses, shops, and restaurants.
The Commissioners and staff here at Douglas County government would like to take the opportunity to wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! For more information about the 41st Annual Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony visit www.douglascountyor.gov or contact the Douglas County Public Affairs Office at (541) 957-4896 or by email dcinfo@co.douglas.or.us.