Crews harvest the 2016 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree

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Carl meets the homewoner who is donating the 2016 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree

Carl meets the homewoner who is donating the 2016 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree



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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Carl talks with Mayor Barrett about the 2016 City Christmas Tree

Carl talks with Mayor Barrett about the 2016 City Christmas Tree



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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What goes into harvesting the City Christmas Tree? Carl gets the scoop

What goes into harvesting the City Christmas Tree? Carl gets the scoop



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Homeowner talks about donating the City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree

Homeowner talks about donating the City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree



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The Christmas Tree received a Milwaukee Police Department escort to City Hall

The Christmas Tree received a Milwaukee Police Department escort to City Hall



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City Christmas Tree to be planced in planter near Wells and Water

City Christmas Tree to be planced in planter near Wells and Water