Seasonal & Holidays

Chicago's Giant Christmas Tree Harvested From Logan Square Yard

The Benavidas family donated its 51-foot blue spruce, which will become Chicago's official Christmas tree.

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The Benavides family of Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood donated this 51-foot Blue Spruce for to the city for Christmas.
The Benavides family of Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood donated this 51-foot Blue Spruce for to the city for Christmas. (Chicago Mayor's Office)

CHICAGO — One Logan Square front yard just got a bit sunnier for the holidays.

The Benavidas family donated its 51-foot blue spruce to be put on display as the city's 108th official Christmas tree in Millennium Park.

Chicago's tree-lighting ceremony, which was cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis last year, is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 19, complete with a Brian McKnight concert, fireworks, food and more.

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That's just the start of the holiday festivities at Millennium Park. Ice skating also is set to return November 19. And holiday sing-a-longs at The Bean are set to start on Fridays Nov. 26.

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