local Photos: Festival of Trees Parade 2013 Part 1 The Festival of Trees parade kicked-off a week full of festivities on Saturday, November 23, 2013. The Festival of Trees, set up in the River Center, acts as a ... Festival of Trees 2013 (33) Photos: Festival of Trees Parade 2013 Part 1 The Festival of Trees parade kicked-off a week full of festivities on Saturday, November 23, 2013. The Festival of Trees, set up in the River Center, acts as a fundraiser for the Quad City Arts. The parade had a good turn-out, despite the frigid temperatures. Click here to see Festival of Trees Parade 2013 Part 2!