First opened in 1849, Rice Park revitalized and revamped

The tree and park lights will be lit during a grand opening celebration on Nov. 23.

There are various requirements for the tree donation, such as:

Overgrown its current location or otherwise needs to be removed

Be in good conditon as the tree will be viewed from 360 degrees

Located within the St. Paul city limits

Those interested in donating a tree for the annual winter festivites need to apply by or before Monday, Oct. 14 by email with a photo of the tree. If selected, the tree will be removed at no cost. The donor may also be eligible for a tax deduction, according to the release.