VIDEO: 2024 state Christmas tree is making its journey to the State Capitol [Video]

LANSING, Mich. — (WSYM) – A tree from Eagle Township was selected as the official 2024 state Christmas Tree.

Friday, November1, a harvesting ceremony was held by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.

The tree will be transported from Eagle Township to the state capitol, where it will be lit as part of the 2024 Silver Bells in The City event on Friday, November 22.

Neighborhood Reporter Russell Shellberg is following the tree’s journey to the State Capitol.

8:30 AM:

Workers prepare for the harvesting ceremony.

State Christmas Tree’s Journey Part 1

10:00 AM:

Neighbors gathered around the tree for the harvesting ceremony.

State Christmas Tree’s Journey Part 2

10:45 AM:

The 2024 State Christmas Tree is officially harvested and on its way to the State Capitol.

State Christmas Tree’s Journey Part 3

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