Memory Tree Dedication & Lighting Ceremony

Memory Tree Dedication & Lighting Ceremony

Chillicothe, MO – Main Street Chillicothe invites the community to gather for a cherished tradition — the Memory Tree Dedication & Lighting Ceremony — on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. CST at Silver Moon Plaza (707 Webster Street, Chillicothe).

This meaningful event provides an opportunity for friends and families to honor and remember loved ones during the holiday season. Each ornament placed on the Memory Tree represents someone special, a story shared, and a connection that continues.

The Memory Tree Dedication allows individuals to dedicate an ornament in memory of family members, friends, or anyone dear to their hearts. Ornaments will be placed on the tree prior to the event. The ceremony will include music, a formal dedication of the tree, the reading of names, and the lighting of the Memory Tree. These ornaments will remain on the tree throughout the holiday season, serving as a beautiful reminder of those we have lost. After the holiday season, ornaments will be available for pickup at the Main Street office once the tree is taken down.

Those wishing to memorialize someone special on this year’s tree may purchase ornaments for $10 each or 3 for $25. Orders can be placed online at  www.downtownchilli.com or by contacting Main Street Chillicothe at 660-646-4071 or emailing office@downtownchilli.com.

Join us as we come together in remembrance, gratitude, and community spirit beneath the glow of the Memory Tree.

To learn more about Main Street Chillicothe’s downtown revitalization efforts or find ways to get involved, visit www.downtownchilli.com or follow us on social media @mainstreetchilli.

About Main Street Chillicothe: Main Street Chillicothe is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving, revitalizing, and enhancing downtown Chillicothe. By fostering community pride, supporting small businesses, and celebrating our rich history, we are building a stronger and more vibrant future for our community. Special thanks to our current partners, many "Friends of Main Street" supporters, and our volunteers who make it all happen. This place matters and so do you. For more information or to make a donation, please visit www.downtownchilli.com/partnership/ or contact us at 660-646-4071.

As a Missouri Main Street Accredited program, MAIN STREET CHILLICOTHE is a recognized, leading program among the state network of more than 50 districts and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.

As a Main Street America Accredited Program, Chillicothe Main Street, Inc. is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America Accredited Programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standard of Performance as outlined by the National Main Street Center.