Springfield’s Christmas tree is on display at Park Central Square.

Crews from the public works department installed the 25 to 30-foot tall blue spruce this morning.

It was hauled in on a flat-bed truck and lifted into place.

The mayor’s tree lighting ceremony is Saturday night starting at 6 p.m.

Hooking the tree to the crane for lifting off the flatbed trailer. pic.twitter.com/LRQ6NSTxIs

— City of Springfield (@CityofSgf) November 16, 2021

Aren’t you glad you don’t have to do this for your tree at home? That’s a heavy duty tree stand! pic.twitter.com/eLNfXVw4qp

— City of Springfield (@CityofSgf) November 16, 2021

The hook flying away from the tree means the tree is now set. Don’t miss the Mayor’s tree lighting ceremony this Saturday, November 20. The fun begins at 6 PM on the Square! https://t.co/JgarmWeRt4 pic.twitter.com/gK4nphLMra

— City of Springfield (@CityofSgf) November 16, 2021