Frequently Asked Questions
The One is a 34-day Christmas experience featuring events, performances, activities, and more, showcasing the Christ Tree to bring memories and awe to the local community an
We present The One and the Christ Tree to Enid in hopes of helping put faith back into Christmas, reminding people that Jesus is the reason we celebrate. We want to gift our amazing community with something that will allow families to create memories that will last a lifetime. We also hope to highlight the city making way for potential visitors to see Enid as a destination stop not only for this Christmas experience but also for the future.
The One Enid, the 34-day event, and the Christ Tree is 100% privately funded by Jiffy Trip, Williams Media Group, and many other businesses and organizations.
Yes! The One is an inclusive event, and in the spirit of Christmas, we welcome all to come and share in the beauty of the Christ Tree.
The One is completely FREE to everyone! No tickets or admission is needed.
he One is taking place in the heart of Enid, Oklahoma. Christ Tree is located in downtown Enid, just south of the Stride Bank Center,. The address is 150 W. Park Ave.
For the complete list of events at The One, visit theonenid.com/event-calendar. There you can also find a description of the particular events. You can also find more information on our social media pages throughout the season.
The tree will be lit on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023, beginning with Feeding the 5,000 community event at 4:00 p.m. During Feed the 5,000, we will be serving FREE burgers, chips and drinks to 5,000 people. Food trucks will be available onsite as well. The Opening Ceremony will begin at 5:30 and the tree will be lit shortly after. We encourage you to bring your own seating, whether that is a blanket or lawn chairs. A very limited number of seating will be available in front of the stage for the elderly or handicapped.
This year's event is special as we start a new chapter with the Christ Tree. This 102-foot-tall tree is made of steel and features a 20-foot-tall Bethlehem star, and nearly 35,000 RGB lights that are coordinated with music hourly between 6 p.m. to midnight. This strong, spectacular sight will rotate its music selection weekly to encourage people to visit the tree often in wonder and awe.
Oklahoma's weather can be brutal and unpredictable. While we loved the fresh-cut tree, The One wanted to provide a safer, stronger, more environmentally friendly gift to Enid.
Viewers will look on in wonder and joy at the nearly 35,000 RBG light spectacular. These lights are music and choreograph and coordinated to perform at the top of every hour from 6:00 p.m. to midnight daily with a weekly rotation of songs and light shows.
There are two ways you can be a part of The One:
1) There are a number of volunteer opportunities as we prepare for the event and when we hold our 34-day Christmas experience. This event would not be possible without the help of volunteers. We will post opportunities available on social media and you can also contact Renee, our Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@theoneenid.com.
2) Become a Sponsor for The One! Sponsors help fuel The One and increase our reach into the community. If you would like to become a sponsor, please email info@theoneenid.com and we can discuss how you can get involved.
We do anticipate hosting a closing ceremony but, some details are pending. We have slated the closing ceremony to be Sunday, January 7, 2024. Follow us on social media and our website for more details as they come.
The One team will work with Carpenter Decorating on take down, storage, and start planning for the 2024 event soon after.
Yes! The public forum area event space can be used for other downtown events. If you are interested in holding events in a public space, you can submit a First Amendment event permit request through the City of Enid's or the Enid Police Department.
The Christ Tree stands 122 feet tall, including a 20-foot Bethlehem star made of steel to withstand the Oklahoma weather.
There are nearly 35,000 RGB lights on the new Christ Tree.
The Christ Tree is made in the USA by Carpenter Decorating Company out of Convover, NC.
Christ Tree's nearly 35,000 lights are music coordinated and will provide a show for viewers from 6:00 p.m. to midnight daily at the top of every hour. The music selection and show will change weekly for viewers to experience the magic as often as they would like.
Oklahoma's weather can be brutal and unpredictable. While we loved the fresh-cut tree, The One wanted to provide a safer, stronger, more environmentally friendly gift to Enid.
Because of the steel structure, the tree is projected to last for ten years to provide a longer, better experience for the community. This tree is safer, stronger, and more environmentally friendly than years past.
The tree will be lit on Sunday, December 3rd, 2023, beginning with Feeding the 5,000 community event at 4:00 p.m. During Feed the 5,000, we will be serving FREE burgers, chips and drinks to 5,000 people. Food trucks will be available onsite as well. The Opening Ceremony will begin at 5:30 and the tree will be lit shortly after. We encourage you to bring your own seating, whether that is a blanket or lawn chairs. A very limited number of seating will be available in front of the stage for the elderly or handicapped.
The One Gives is a service project associated with The One. An important aspect of the project is to go out and serve those in our community. We are partnering with Forgotten Ministries and numerous volunteers to provide 5,000 free meals to attendees. Burgers, chips and drinks will be available to anyone in attendance beginning at 4 p.m. In the Bible, Jesus miraculously multiplied food to feed 5,000 people that were gathered together.
There are three ways to be a part of the community service project:
1) We will need people to assist in unloading the semi trucks with the tree pieces once they arrive.
2) We will need people to assist in putting ornaments on the tree panels (approximately 625 panels)
3) We will need individuals greeting guests on busy nights to thank them for coming and get their zip code to see how far our visitors are traveling from for our event.
Contact Renee, our Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@theoneenid.com.
The City of Enid has handled the updates on new sidewalks poured in the area. Street intersections have been improved. Removable bollards have been built to help block traffic and protect bystanders when the area is utilized. The City of Enid has a history of supporting events in the downtown area.
No. The city has not provided any funds.
The City is not “sponsoring” the Christmas related activities at the site but the City is pleased that the space is being utilized and creating an additional venue downtown for the public has long been a goal of the City.
No. The City of Enid will not use tax dollars to fund or supplement The One events or the Christ Tree.
Yes! The City of Enid created an area for the public that can be used for a variety of public events. This area is on W. Park Street between Grand and Independence. The public forum area event space can be used for other downtown events. If you are interested in holding events in a public space, you can submit a First Amendment event permit request through the City of Enid's or the Enid Police Department.