Macy's Great Tree Lights Up Thanksgiving at Lenox Square

Mark the start of the hoiday season with the lighting of the Macy’s Great Tree at Lenox Square on Thanksgiving Day from 6-7 p.m. Get there early and you'll hear performances begin at 5:15 p.m. by entertainers, according to Nikki Shae, the mall's style setter.

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The celebration will end with a fireworks finale set to holiday music. The Great Tree will be on display from Thursday, Nov. 28 through Jan. 1, 2014.

Macy's lights a more ecologically friendly, reusable tree this year, manufactured by Atlanta-based Christmas Lights, Etc. This year’s tree stands 56 feet tall and is adorned with 45,000 white and multi-color sparkling LED twinkle lights. The tree will be relocated to the North Macy’s parking lot this year.

The ceremony will be broadcat live on WSB-TV. It will include musical performances by country singer and songwriter Brett Eldredge and a special performance by Megan Hilty from "Smash" and the current comedy "Sean Saves the World". "The Voice" season four finalist Judith Hill will also be performing at the event. There will also be special performances by Macy’s All-Star Holiday Choir, Macy’s Great Tree Children’s Choir and more.

Lenox Square is located at 3393 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326.