Next DoorThursday, November 5
Kenosha's 34-foot Christmas tree arrived at Veterans Memorial Park
The Daily Racine team
Christmas came early downtown. Kenosha's city Christmas tree arrived Tuesday at Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 Sixth Ave. Kenosha Bible Church donated the Colorado blue spruce. City Parks Department crews, assisted by the Kenosha Water Utility, cut it down, and police escorted it across town.
The city's tree is big, heavy and almost ready for lights
- 34 feet
- tall, the Colorado blue spruce
- 5,500 pounds
- is the tree's approximate weight
- Nov. 27
- for the Lightin' Up celebration
Sources: Kenosha County Eye, WLIP
- Lightin' Up: Fri., Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving
- Donor: Kenosha Bible Church, 5405 67th St.
- Organizers: the city, Lakeshore Business Improvement District, Visit Kenosha and sponsors
A flatbed carried the tree through city streets and under overhead utility lines, and a crane lifted it into place. "We love that it's being used for something that's going to bring joy to so many people," said Senior Pastor Bill Culbertson.
The tree arrived Nov. 3 and Lightin' Up is Nov. 27
Kenosha's Christmas tree at Veterans Memorial Park
November 2026
- Tree arrived at the park
- Lightin' Up celebration
Lightin' Up falls on the day after Thanksgiving.
Sources: Kenosha County Eye, WLIP, WGTD
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| Days | |
|---|---|
| Tree arrived at the park | Nov. 3 |
| Lightin' Up celebration | Nov. 27 |
Sources: Kenosha County Eye, WLIP, WGTD