Decorate your Tinsel Trail Tree
After reserving your tree, check these guidelines for important decorating info! Thank you for participating in this year’s Tinsel Trail!
Important Dates:
Tree Selection Day:
Saturday - November 22, 2025 from 9am to 3pm (Session times will be sent to participants in September)
Tree Decorating Days:
Saturday, November 22, 2025 - Thursday, November 27, 2025
Decorating Tips & Rules – Tinsel Trail 2025
Let’s keep the trail merry and bright! To help make everything run smoothly, and to keep your tree looking festive all season long, please review and follow these important decorating guidelines:
🔌 Use Outdoor LED Lights Only
We love the sparkle, but non-LED lights can trip the breakers. If we find them causing issues, we’ll need to unplug them. Please replace with outdoor-rated LED lights only.
🔌 Bring One Outdoor Extension Cord
Only outdoor-rated extension cords are allowed, no indoor cords, please! If a cord causes issues or trips the power, we’ll have to unplug it until it’s replaced with the proper type.
We provide one plug connection per tree, so you’ll need to bring one outdoor extension cord to connect your lights and decorations to your allotted outlet.
🌧️ Decorate for the Weather
Your tree will be out in the elements (rain, wind, and possibly even snow!) for over 30 days, so make sure all decorations are weather-resistant.
🧵 Secure Everything Tightly
Use zip ties, pipe cleaners, string, or wire to attach your ornaments. Hooks and loose decorations will blow away with the first gust of wind!
🚫 No Water-Soluble Glue
Glue that dissolves in water won’t last, we recommend skipping it altogether for outdoor decorating.
💨 Spray Smart
Planning to spray paint your tree? Great! Just make sure to bring a plastic drop cloth to protect the grass and fence. Be kind to your neighbors, watch for wind direction while painting!
🧴 Protect Fabrics
Using fabric? Spray it with Scotch Guard to prevent mildew and help it hold up through the season.
📏 Trees Are 5-6ft Tall
You might want to bring a step ladder to reach the top branches easily.
🪧 Signage Rules
Only the official DHI-issued tree sign is allowed in front of the fence. Any additional signs must be placed behind the fence.
🔍 We’re Checking In!
A DHI team member will check trees daily and let you know if any decorations or lights need maintenance.
📅 Decorating Deadline: November 27, 2025
Make sure your tree is fully decorated by this date so it’s ready to shine for opening night!
Thank you for helping make Tinsel Trail magical for everyone! We can't wait to see your creativity on display. 🎅✨