“It’s just a really fun thing to do, and it benefits the foundation,” said Marsha Lyski, a tree designer whose candy-themed creation is called “Sweet Celebrations.” After the festival two big trees covered with toys will go to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett’s emergency department and to the hospital’s Children’s Center.Īll festival proceeds will support children’s services at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. Most trees will be sold to the highest bidders at a live auction, part of Friday night’s gala dinner. On Monday, teams of tree designers and volunteers were putting finishing touches on 16 creatively decorated trees and six wreaths. This year’s Festival of Trees is being held in the Tulalip Resort Casino’s Orca Ballroom. The Providence General Foundation’s annual Festival of Trees, which starts Tuesday with an opening-night party, has grown from a fun time with cookies and Christmas trees into a glittering four-day celebration. TULALIP - It began 30 years ago, a festive family event in Floral Hall at Everett’s Forest Park.
