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Capitol Christmas Tree Stops in Spokane (PHOTOS)

The Capitol Christmas Tree was cut from the Colville National Forest not far from here on Nov.1 and began a more than 5,000-mile, 25-city tour, with its last stop being the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.

The tree’s second stop was this week right here in Spokane. We were there and snapped some photos:

Capitol Christmas Tree in Spokane
The public was able to sign the truck holding the 88-foot tall Engelmann Spruce.
Capitol Christmas Tree in Spokane
Local companies and GSI members sponsored the tree’s transportation.
Capitol Christmas Tree in Spokane
Children get a glimpse of the Capitol Christmas Tree in its case. Local company and GSI member Berg Companies provided the watering bag for the tree as it makes its way across the country.
Capitol Christmas Tree in Spokane
Students from McDonald Elementary School in Spokane Valley serenade the crowd.

Capitol Christmas Tree in Spokane

Capitol Christmas Tree in Spokane
Staff Sergeant Abigail Foster sings the National Anthem.

 

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