A kitten on a tree from the Friends of Forgotten Felines. (Photo by Art Smith)

MARIETTA – Small children run up and down the sidewalk between Front Street and the gazebo in Muskingum Park, the light from thousands of tiny bulbs illuminating their faces from the dozens of trees lining the walk.

“This year we have a wonderful mix of groups who return year after year and others decorating a tree for the very first time. It’s always such a joy to see everyone’s faces light up — right along with the trees–on opening night,” said Jen Tinkler, executive director of Marietta Main Street.

Around 60 trees fill the area around the gazebo as they have every year since 2019.

“We’re grateful to Greenleaf Landscapes for their continued partnership in making our Holiday Tree Walk shine, Tinkler said.

Groups with trees this year include:

A Christmas gnome tree topper. (Photo by Art Smith)

* The Schofield family

* Washington County Public Library

* M1Naz Church (Marietta First Church of the Nazarene)

* Wark Accounting

* Gillard Custom Cabinets

A butterfly on a tree from the Washington County Master Gardeners. (Photo by Art Smith)

* Friends of Forgotten Felines

* River City Spaces

* Marietta Moose 1823

* Jimmie Harper Construction

* Washington County 4-H

A log cabin on a tree that is a tribute to Louise Zimmer, a writer of local history. (Photo by Art Smith)

* Washington County Master Gardeners

* Gibson Heating and Cooling LLC

* Washington County Democratic Party

* The family of Louise Zimmer

* First Quality Collision Center

Good vibes are encouraged from a tree that is a tribute to Ryan Osborne. (Photo by Art Smith)

* Bonnette family

* Pioneer Ladies Civitan

* Jensen Ford

* Children’s Toy and Doll Museum

* Living Democracy

A book-themed tree from the Washington County Public Library. (Photo by Art Smith)

* Marietta Noon Lions

* MC Pressure Washing

* Perry & Associates CPAs

* Marietta Education Association

* The Pedal Shop

* Family of Ryan Osborne

* Marietta College

* In memory of Stormy Handschumacher

* Edward Jones

* Washington County Republican Women’s Club

* Merry Widows

* ThermoFisher Scientific

* Southeastern Ohio Counseling Center

* Lancaster House Assisted Living

* Don Gillette and Jacki Ritchey

* Two Peas in a Pod Florist

* Christ United Methodist Church

* Settlers Bank

* Marietta Noon Rotary Club

* Somerville family

* Lilahbloom Jewelry/The Beard and the Bun Pottery

* Washington State College of Ohio

* Mid Ohio Valley Players, Inc.

* Emily and Kyle

* Blessing Birds

* Lacey Wallace

* Marietta Morning Rotary Club

The trees will remain in place through the end of the month. Another community tree walk can be found in Civitan Park in Belpre.

A basketball on a sports themed tree from Wark Accounting. (Photo by Art Smith)