US: Portland Hosts Providence Festival of Trees From Dec. 1

The 29th annual Providence Festival of Trees begins on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 at the Oregon Convention Center in Northeast Portland, Oregon, United States.

The event kicks off with a 5.30 pm gala, tree auction and dinner on Thursday. Friday's public show is open from 10 am to 9 pm and Saturday's show is from 10 am to 6 pm.

Admission to the weekend shows is $6 adults, $5 seniors and $4 children 3 to 12. Children 2 and under admitted free with an adult. Discount coupons available at all US Bank branches, Fred Meyer customer service counters or at www.providence.org/festivaloftrees.

The event features more than two dozen full-size Christmas trees, miniature trees and wreaths. There's also a Santa's Workshop, a Teddy Bear Hospital, a Cookie Kitchen and a Gingerbread House competition.