MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee’s annual Christmas tree harvest is happening today, kicking off the city's holiday season with some extra sparkle and tradition! This year marks the 111th year of Milwaukee's Christmas tree lighting—a legacy that ranks just behind New York City’s! The star of the show is a grand, 64-foot Colorado Blue Spruce, generously donated by the Yeager family. After today’s harvest, this towering beauty will travel in style with a Milwaukee Police Department escort to its new home outside Fiserv Forum. Related: https://www.
tmj4.com/news/local-news/meet-the-family-donating-city-of-milwaukees-2023-christmas-tree Milwaukee's very own styling guru, David Caruso, is stepping in to help bring this holiday icon to life, crafting the tree’s look with flair and festivity. And thanks to We Energies, the lights will twinkle from Dec.
5 onward, with the grand lighting ceremony open for all to enjoy. Watch: The Milwaukee Christmas Tree will be harvested today In a unique Milwaukee twist, Black Husky Brewing will also take a few boughs from the tree to create a limited-edition holiday beer! Proceeds will benefit the Milwaukee Urban Forestry Fund, blending holiday cheer with a good cause. Related: https://www.
tmj4.com/news/local-news/black-husky-brewery-making-beer-using-part-of-the-city-of-milwaukee-christmas-tree Last year, the 2023 Christmas Tree, standing at 38 feet tall, was donated by the Blue family. TMJ4's Sydni Eure spoke to the family last year, about what i.
