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Kenosha's 34-foot Christmas tree arrives at Veterans Memorial Park ahead of Lightin' Up
The city's tree is a giant
- 34 feet
- tall, the Colorado blue spruce
- 5,500 pounds
- is its approximate weight
Source: Kenosha County Eye
Christmas came a little early to downtown Kenosha Tuesday. The city's official 2026 tree, a Colorado blue spruce donated by Kenosha Bible Church, made its way to Veterans Memorial Park with a police escort. Along the way, it stopped traffic.
Crews from the city Parks Department, assisted by the Kenosha Water Utility, cut the tree down and hauled it across town on a large trailer. Downtown, a large crane lifted it into place along the lakefront. Thousands of lights are coming, so look up when you drive by.
“We love that it's being used for something that's going to bring joy to so many people.”
Bill Culbertson, senior pastor, Kenosha Bible Church
- Lightin' Up: Fri., Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving
- Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 Sixth Avenue
- Organizers: the city, Lakeshore Business Improvement District, Visit Kenosha
Four groups got the tree downtown
| Who | What they did |
|---|---|
| Kenosha Bible Church | Donated the tree |
| Parks Department | Cut it down, helped place it |
| Kenosha Water Utility | Assisted the Parks crews |
| Kenosha Police | Escorted it downtown |
Source: Kenosha County Eye
