Flower Baskets
The annual flower baskets hung on Melrose's Victorian lampposts are a tradition made possible by generous donations of business, organizations and residents. From May through late September, the Melrose Department of Public Works carefully maintains and waters the baskets so our business districts can bloom across many seasons. Please donate if you are able!
$100 covers the cost of single basket
A $300 Business Sponsorship covers the cost of (3) baskets and gives exposure to your business on social media, our website and in the local paper.
Thank you for your support!
As the largest organization dedicated to economic activity in the City of Melrose, the Melrose Chamber of Commerce frequently receives comments about the City’s beautiful and bustling downtown, and how lucky we are to have several thriving business districts throughout our community. We are very fortunate to have a business community, alongside many individuals and civic leaders that continually give back to the City throughout the year, and in many ways.
One reason why Melrose’s business districts remain attractive is because of the hanging geraniums that adorn the Victorian lamp posts on Main Street, Essex Street, Franklin Street, West Emerson Street and West Wyoming Avenue, across several seasons. These baskets, which are hung on the lamp posts in early spring and last through early fall, have become symbols of the support given by the business community and individual residents.
The flower baskets are also another wonderful example of the collaborative relationship which exists between the City of Melrose, the Melrose business community and the Melrose Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber sincerely thanks the City of Melrose’s Public Works Department for hanging, caring for and maintaining the flower baskets. Without this support from the City, the program would not be possible.