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The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Leaves Wyoming - Heads Midwest

  • Posted on November 19, 2010 at 11:33 am
We are looking forward to many stops throughout South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri.
I hear that there will be collectibles and commemorative items at each of the stops. Have fun visiting the tree and all
Capitol Christmas Tree 2010 in the Snow

Capitol Christmas Tree 2010 in the Snow

the events associated in the beautiful towns of the area. Below is the happenings I could find:

November 19 2010, Day 10 Friday
10:15am – 11:30am 2535 E. Colorado Blvd, Spearfish, SD
The People’s Tree” I-90, Exit 14 ~ Heritage Plaza Parking Lot
Thanks to Bomgaars for hosting and helping showcase the Capitol Tree! And for providing hot apple cider!

Please join the Spearfish Chamber in congratulating them as they present the tree to the People of Spearfish!

Watch the tree parade through town with a Spearfish Police Escort, view the tree while parked at Exit 14, warm up with a cup of hot apple cider, sign the trailer banner, buy memorabilia and share in the pride of American Citizenship.

12:00pm – 1:15pm Lynns Dakomart at 1111 lazlie Street, Sturgis, SD

Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives In Legendary Sturgis

The community known for hosting thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts every year is excited to welcome an equally impressive guest to their city on Friday, November 19, 2010. The Nations Capitol Christmas tree will take center stage from 12:00 - 1:15PM at the Lynn’s Dakotamart Parking lot located on Lazelle Street. Welcoming the evergreen celebrity will be the Sturgis Elementary Choir and the Sturgis Center for the Arts Community Carolers.
Prior to being selected the tree stood proud at Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming. The celebrity tree is being escorted by 1 pilot car, a 2 law enforcement vehicles, 5 forest service vehicles, and a second semi-truck that will be carrying companion trees and ornaments. The 115’ truck carrying the star of the show will have plexi-glass panels and banners along the side. The public is invited to leave a written message on the banner that will be accompanying the tree. Posted by the City Of Sturgis

5:30pm – 7:00am The School at 500 South Sanborn, Chamberlain, SD

November 20 2010, Day 11 Saturday

9:30am – 1:00pm Harley Davidson at 2601 West 60th Street, Sioux Falls, SD

3:30pm – 6:30am Faribault Co. Fairgrounds 1126 Green Giant Lane, Blue Earth, MN

Blue earth has a couple things going on for Saturday including a balloon release. At 2pm there is a grand opening of the Museum Expansion followed at 3pm the Green Giant Statue in the Green Giant Park will have his winter scarf placed around his neck for the annual scarfing of the statue by Santa. When the Capitol Christmas tree arrives there at the Green Giant Park around 3:30pm.

November 21 2010, Day 12 Sunday

7:45am – 9:30am On South Main Street in Britt, IA

At about 7 am until 11 am there will be an omelet breakfast including eggs sausage and other breakfast foods. The Breakfast is a free will offering so please donate. At about 7:45 the tree should arrive and will be escorted by the area Legion and Fire department. This will be followed by Choir music and a speech by the Mayor David Mitchell. At about 8:30am we are hoping to hear from Josh Sorenson as he had much to do about getting the Capitol Christmas Tree to vistit Britt Iowa. Josh is the natural resources manager for the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Jackson, WY. Josh Sorenson visits Britt every Thanksgiving to celebrate the holidays with his grandmother, Marj Sorenson.

Around 8:45 we are looking forward to a mix of church groups doing a skit and singing songs.

I have been told others may speak if time allows. Don’t miss this memorable event.

5:30pm – The Hotel at 2200 I-70 Drive South West, Columbia, MO

I have heard that Columbia Mo has decided NOT to have any welcoming event. The tree will overnight here and security will be provided by staff from Mark Twain National Forest and the Department of Homeland Security.

Please post any events I may miss and I will try to approve the post ASAP.

4 Comments on The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Leaves Wyoming - Heads Midwest

  1. bjhuff

    I heard that the tree was arriving to our home town while I was at work it was an awesome site for our young children to see I am so glad my hubby had the opportunity to take some good pictures for me !!!

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    • H & L Hassing

      National Christmas Tree came to Blue Earth MN on 11/20/2010. It was tied in with the scarfing of our Jolly Green Giant who is 55.5′tall along I-90. The drivers and others in the entourage were such wonderful people to visit with. We took many pictures of the celebration, and were so happy that our little town could be included in seeing this huge tree that will dress up the U.S. Capital in Washington D.C. So many good memories.

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  2. Marcia

    We were lucky enough to be on our way back into Columbia, MO this evening when we noticed a lot of policemen standing around on the I70 and 63 interchange. When we got a little further down the road we figured out why. There parked along side the road were the trucks in the tree caravan waiting for traffic to be closed down so they could maneuver that huge trailer through the crowded intersection and into the hotel lot. I am sad to see that we are not hosting an event but I was so thrilled to see it that I made my husband turn around so we could drive by it again. Best wishes to everyone making the voyage!

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