WHERE TO FIND THIS YEAR’S OFFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO!
When the holidays come around, Chicago is a great place to be. There are plenty of festive activities and traditions to enjoy, from the Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza to the iconic Walnut Room at Macy’s State Street. So if you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, there’s no better place to be than the Windy City.
One of the most popular sights during Christmas in Chicago is the city’s official Christmas tree. The towering tree is usually located in Daley Plaza and is decorated with thousands of lights and ornaments. Every year, a different company or organization sponsors the tree and provides all of the decorations.
Standing at an impressive 55 feet tall, the Colorado Blue Spruce is situated in Millennium Park for all to see. The best time of day to stop by and take a look might be in the evening, as the dazzling colorful lights shine brightly then.
The tree, which had been adorning the front lawn of a Morton Grove home for decades, was selected to be the city of Chicago’s 109th annual “official” Christmas tree after beating out more than 80 entries. In November, it made the journey from the northern suburb to its new home. Weeks later, its lights were turned on for the season during a celebratory ceremony.
The tree, which is over 50 feet tall, is on display through Jan. 8 at Millennium Park. The tree was brought in from Chicago’s suburbs and will be lit up with more than 5,000 lights.
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