State Capitol Holiday Tree Lighting

media release: Gov. Tony Evers will be hosting a holiday tree lighting ceremony on Fri., Dec. 3, 2021, at noon in the Rotunda of the Wisconsin State Capitol. He will be joined by musical guests, local elected leaders, and Wisconsin students and families to celebrate the holiday tree theme of "Hometown for the Holidays," as previously announced. 

Attendees must follow all local public health and updated CDC guidance to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including, as appropriate, mask wearing and social distancing.

The 2021 Capitol Holiday Tree that will be on display in the Capitol Rotunda is a 32-foot balsam fir that was donated to the people of Wisconsin from the Menominee Nation. The tree was harvested from the grounds of the Menomonie Tribal Enterprise Forestry Center in Keshena, Wisconsin.