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2024 City of Milwaukee Christmas tree harvested Tuesday

By FOX6 News Digital Team
Published  November 12, 2024 5:52am CST
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2024 MKE Christmas tree's journey

City of Milwaukee officials and the Department of Public Works Forestry Services Division harvested the annual City Christmas Tree on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

The Brief

    • The 2024 City of Milwaukee Christmas tree was harvested on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
    • The 64-foot tall Colorado Blue Spruce was donated by the Yeager family.
    • 2024 marks the 111th year of the Christmas tree lighting in Milwaukee, the longest running official tree in the United States other than New York City’s.

MILWAUKEE - City of Milwaukee officials and the Department of Public Works Forestry Services Division harvested the annual City Christmas Tree on Tuesday, Nov. 12. 

The 64-foot tall Colorado Blue Spruce was donated by the Yeager family from their home near 48th Street and Washington Boulevard. 

Following the harvest, the tree received a Milwaukee Police Department escort to its home just outside of Fiserv Forum. 

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The City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree at Deer District will be illuminated by We Energies and will be on display beginning with a public tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 5.

2024 marks the 111th year of the Christmas tree lighting in Milwaukee, the longest running official tree in the United States other than New York City’s.

City of Milwaukee Christmas tree arrives at Fiserv Forum

Following the harvest, the tree received a Milwaukee Police Department escort to its home just outside of Fiserv Forum.

City of Milwaukee Christmas tree harvested; Mayor speaks

City of Milwaukee officials and the Department of Public Works Forestry Services Division will harvest the annual City Christmas Tree on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

The Source

  • The information in this post is provided by the Department of Public Works.