Christmas Tree Lane
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Visitors to Abilene during the holiday season will enjoy the brightly lit Christmas trees along two avenues in Abilene. The Public Works Department obtains cedar trees, donated by area farmers and places them in the front yards of homeowners. The homeowners light and/or decorate the trees as they like.
A new addition are the snowflake lights and banners down Buckeye and Third Streets.
Christmas Tree Lane
Phone : 785-263-2231 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : tourism@abilenecityhall.com
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Christmas
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