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MILWAUKEE -- Preparations for the holiday season are already underway here in Milwaukee. On Wednesday morning, November 2nd crews cut down the City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree.
The 38-foot Colorado Blue Spruce was located on N. 52nd near Washington Boulevard.Following the harvest, the tree received a Milwaukee Police Department escort to City Hall, where the tree will be placed in the planter near Wells Street and Water Street.
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The tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, November 17th, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall.
2016 marks the 103rd year of the Christmas tree celebration in Milwaukee, the second oldest such celebration in the United States behind New York City.
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