City now accepting nominations for Chicago's official Christmas tree

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Do you have a tree that could help Chicago deck the halls this holiday season?

Starting Wednesday, you can nominate your tree to be Millennium Park's official Christmas tree. 

Here are the requirements: 

• The tree needs to be at least 45 feet tall.
• Must be no more than 50 miles from The Loop. 
• Preferably a Norway spruce or fir tree.    
  

You have until October 12 to enter. 

Submissions must be sent to dcase@cityofchicago.org with:

• Owner's name, address, phone number and email
• Brief description of why the tree should be selected 
• At least two pictures of the tree