The 64-foot Colorado blue spruce will be the center of the city's 111th annual tree-lighting ceremony Thursday, Dec. 5.

The 2024 City of Milwaukee Christmas tree will be harvested on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The 64-foot tall Colorado Blue Spruce is being donated by the Yeager family. Learn about Hunger Task Force's Fridays on the Farm!

The tree was transported from their home near 48th Street and Washington Boulevard to its new home at the Deer District outside Fiserv Forum. The city says Milwaukee has the longest-standing official Christmas tree in the nation, outside of New York City.

MILWAUKEE - Every year, one Milwaukee household receives the honor of saying they donated the city's annual Christmas tree. This year's harvest, a 64-foot

This is the 111th year Milwaukee has held a tree-lighting ceremony — which is the second longest-running tree-lighting tradition behind New York.

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

Milwaukee, Wisconsin during the holiday season is nothing short of magical, with twinkling Christmas lights illuminating to see from one end of the city to the other. Whether you’re strolling through the beautifully lit Cathedral Square or exploring the stunning displays at the Milwaukee County Zoo’s Wild Lights,