MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The chill in the air can only mean one thing: the holiday season is fast approaching. Some might say it has already arrived.

Schools in the area met in downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, Nov. 12 to decorate Cathedral Square Park.

Each organization or school involved dressed up its own tree with handmade ornaments. Together, the trees aim to transform Cathedral Square into a "Community Spirit" Park.

Abby Lucente, an art teacher at Fairview Elementary School was excited about the day's activities, telling CBS 58, "We hope everybody gets to come down and see all the hard work our students do."

The park's makeover is part of the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival that kicks off on Thursday, Nov. 17.

More information can be found by visiting Milwaukee Holiday Lights online.