Rockford’s Christmas Tree: The Tradition Continues
Published on
May 13, 2025
The search for Rockford’s downtown Christmas tree started back in August. Eventually, the perfect tree – a 38 ft. Blue Spruce – was donated by Phil Guardino, who recalls planting the tree in 1955 for his parents’ 50th anniversary. Then, for the 8th year in a row, Tree Care donated its services to harvest, transport and install Rockford’s downtown Christmas tree at Davis Park, just in time for this year’s Stroll on State.
Get the full story: https://www.wifr.com/2021/11/17/stroll-state-winning-tree/
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