US Capitol Christmas Tree in Colorado on Veterans Day Monday

LOVELAND, Colo — One of the most important Christmas bushes within the United States is embarking on a cross-country tour.

The 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree kicked off a three-week tour in October. The tour is touring from Wrangell, Alaska, to the U.S. Capitol constructing in Washington, D.C.

Harvested from the Tongass National Forest final month, the 74-foot Sitka spruce can be delivered to the U.S. Capitol’s West Lawn on Friday, Nov. 22.

A 4,000-mile journey will see the big Christmas tree journey by boat and by truck, on a customized trailer. The tree is making 11 whistle-stops on its tour to the nation’s capitol, together with in Grand Junction and Loveland in Colorado.

The “People’s Tree” stopped at Cabela’s in Grand Junction on Sunday.

The tree can even make a cease at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. 

The public is invited to come back and see the tree, in addition to get free stickers and pins whereas studying about Alaska’s nationwide forests and the 54-year custom of the U.S. Forest Service offering the tree.

The Loveland tour cease can even have sizzling cocoa, crafts and a go to with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

“We are thrilled to welcome the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Loveland and The Ranch Events Complex,” mentioned Conor McGrath, director of The Ranch Events Complex. “This beautiful tree represents the spirit of our community and the joy of the holiday season, bringing us together in celebration on Veterans Day.”

“We are thrilled to welcome the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Loveland, the heart of northern Colorado,” mentioned Chris Bierdeman of Visit Loveland. “Make plans to join us for a fun and festive holiday event and see the famed tree as it makes its journey to Washington D.C.”

• Alaska Marine Highway Terminal (3501 Tongass Ave.) 
• Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.  

• Baker County Fairgrounds & Event Center -Rodeo Grounds (2600 E. St.) 
• Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.  

• The Pocatello Veterans Day Parade (700 E. Lewis St.) 
• Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation’s Wheeler Historic Farm (6351 S 900 E) 
• Time: 5 to 7 p.m. 

• Cabela’s (2424 US-6) 
• Time: 3 to five p.m. 

• The Ranch Events Complex (5280 Arena Cir.) 
• Time: 4 to 7 p.m.

• Lewis & Clark Landing at The RiverFront (345 Riverfront Dr.) 
• Time: To be introduced 

• Parkview Field (1301 Ewing St.) 
• Time: 4 to 7:00 p.m. 

• Center of Science and Industry (333 W. Broad St.) 
• Time: 1 to three:00 p.m. 

• The Maryland Theater (21 S. Potomac St.) 
• Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

• Andrews Theater (1674 D St.) 
• Time: To be decided 
• Note: DoD with set up entry solely