"After an exhaustive search of Greater Portland, we found the perfect tree in South Portland. It will look spectacular when adorned with lights in Monument Square," says Jeff Tarling, City Arborist.
Crews from the Forestry Section of Portland Department of Public Services will prepare the tree for transportation to Monument Squares starting at 9:00 AM from 30 McLean Street. Keely Crane Services and Shaw Brothers Construction have donated staff, crane and transportation services to make this project possible. Assistance is provided by the City of South Portland, Portland Police and Portland Parking Control.
The tree will begin its trip down Main Street in South Portland to Veteran's Bridge, through Commercial Street and up Franklin Street, entering downtown via Congress Street and arriving at its new home in Monument Square around 930-10 AM.
Schedule of Tree Delivery on Thursday, November 21
830 AM - Tree cutting at 30 McLean Street, South Portland
9AM - Tree leaves for Monument Square
930-10AM - Tree Arrives in Monument Square
10:30-12:30 - Tree installed by City of Portland Forestry crews
The tree will be lit with over 3,000 LED lights, donated by Efficiency Maine, during the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday November 29 at 5:30pm. Produced by Portland's Downtown District (PDD), the festive night includes entertainment by Rick Charette and the Bubblegum Band and the Maine State Ballet. A Make-A-Wish child will light the tree this year with help from a very special guest! The tree will be surrounded by a white picket fence making it the perfect place for downtown holiday photographs.
For more information contact PDD at 207.772.6828 or visit portlandmaine.com.
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