Fort Worth is ushering in the holiday spirit with the arrival of an impressive Christmas tree in Sundance Square. Standing at 84 feet tall, this Norway Spruce from Michigan is set to be the tallest live Christmas tree in Texas, surpassing the iconic Rockefeller tree in New York by an impressive eight feet.
The massive tree made its debut in Sundance Square on Friday morning, with crews immediately beginning the process of untying and installing it for the festive season. Spanning over 1,200 miles, the tree has traveled a considerable distance to reach North Texas.
In preparation for the upcoming holiday celebrations, local artists have been diligently hand painting dozens of giant ornaments to adorn the tree. The city has scheduled several weeks dedicated to decorating before the highly anticipated tree lighting ceremony on December 1.
Adding to the festive atmosphere, Texas country music artist Michael Martin Murphey will perform at the lighting event, providing attendees with a special holiday mini concert to enhance the celebrations.
