11-07-25 42nd Annual Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (Photo) - 11/07/25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 7, 2025
42nd Annual Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Sunday, November 30, 2025
(Douglas County, Ore.) Douglas County Commissioners Tim Freeman, Tom Kress, and Chris Boice are excited to officially kick off the Christmas Season with the lighting of the 42nd Annual Douglas County Christmas Tree on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 6:00 pm on the front lawn of the Douglas County Courthouse.
That night 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 42nd Annual Douglas County Christmas Tree Lighting https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyeGovernment/videos/528782276685674
The 2025 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 presented by the Hucrest Community Choir, under the direction of Colin Hurowitz; the reading of a traditional Christmas story; tree lighting; and a visit from the Jolly Old Elf himself, Santa Claus. Across the street from the courthouse Roseburg’s First Christian Church and Journey Church will once again present a live nativity scene. The hospitality tent sponsored by the Douglas County Board of Commissioners and First Christian Church will feature hot cocoa, coffee and cookies served by the Miss Douglas County Scholarship Program. Special thanks to the Douglas County Commissioners, City of Roseburg, Roseburg’s First Christian Church, Roseburg Police Department, Roseburg Fire Department, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County Public Works Department, Douglas County Facilities Department, Douglas County Public Affairs Department, Hucrest Elementary School, Miss Douglas County Scholarship Program, and of course Santa Claus.
For those not able to attend in-person, the 2025 Douglas County Tree Lighting Ceremony will be live-streamed on the Douglas County Government Facebook page starting at 6:00 pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025. 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. A special thank you to Downtown Roseburg’s Christmas Light display organizer Zachary Weiss and his league of volunteers for helping bring Christmas cheer to downtown Roseburg.
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 42nd 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 at dcinfo@douglascountyor.gov.
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Media Contact: Tamara Howell, Douglas County Emergency Communications & Community Engagement Specialist, Public Information Officer - (541) 670-2804 cell - (541) 957-4896 office – tamara.howell@douglascountyor.gov
