Alabama Governor Kay Ivey will light the state's official Christmas tree in a ceremony at the state Capitol on Friday evening. The tree, an Eastern Red Cedar from Bullock County, stands 38 feet tall and has been decorated with over 40,000 lights and ornaments. The theme for 2024 is 'Every Light a Prayer for Peace'.
) - Gov. Kay Ivey will light Alabama ’s official state Christmas tree in a ceremony set for Friday evening at the state Capitol. 2024′s theme will be “Every Light a Prayer for Peace .”
The tree arrived at the Capitol Monday afternoon on the back of a flatbed 18-wheeler. The 38-foot tall tree, an Eastern Red Cedar from Bullock County, was escorted to Montgomery by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency state troopers.The tree was hoisted into place at the top of the marble staircase overlooking downtown and historic Dexter Avenue. Throughout the week, it’s been decorated with more than 40,000 lights and a number of ornaments.
The ceremony will finish with Ivey officially flipping the switch to illuminate the tree after students from Montgomery Christian Academy join her in a count down. The governor will also be joined by the Very Reverend Kevin Bazzel of the Catholic Diocese of Birmingham, Garden Club of Alabama Chairman Suzy Shepherd, Major General Clair Gill, and Pastor Mark Bethea of First Baptist Church Montgomery.Tree farm owner offers tips for buying a live Christmas tree
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