Around TownThursday, November 5
Kenosha's 34-foot Christmas tree has arrived at Veterans Memorial Park
The Daily Kenosha team
The city's 2026 Christmas tree is in place. Kenosha.com reports the Colorado blue spruce arrived at Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 Sixth Ave., where it will be the centerpiece of the holiday season.
Kenosha's Christmas tree by the numbers
- 34 feet
- tall, a Colorado blue spruce
- 5,500 pounds
- is its approximate weight
- Nov. 27
- is the Lightin' Up celebration
Sources: Kenosha.com, WLIP
Kenosha Bible Church, 5405 67th St., donated the tree. WLIP reports a coordinated operation got it to the park, and thousands of lights will go up before the celebration.
Four groups got the tree to Veterans Memorial Park
| Who | What they did |
|---|---|
| Kenosha Bible Church | Donated the tree |
| Parks Department | Cut the tree down |
| Kenosha Water Utility | Assisted with the cutting |
| Kenosha Police Department | Escorted it across the city |
Sources: Kenosha.com, WLIP
“We love that it's being used for something that's going to bring joy to so many people.”
- Lightin' Up: Friday evening, Nov. 27
- Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 Sixth Ave.
- Presented by the city with Lakeshore Business Improvement District and Visit Kenosha
Sources: Kenosha.com, WLIP