Rain poured over downtown Fort Worth on Nov. 14, but that didn’t stop workers from completing their appointed task — putting up a Christmas tree in Sundance Square Plaza.

The Norway spruce tree measured 65 feet tall and arrived from Michigan on Nov. 14. The 2022 tree marks the 76th anniversary of the Community Christmas Tree, according to an email from a Sundance Square spokesperson.

The tree lighting will take place Nov 20. at 5 p.m., an hour before the commencement of the Parade of Lights.

Cristian ArguetaSoto is the community engagement journalist at the Fort Worth Report. Contact him by email or via Twitter. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.

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65-foot Christmas tree arrives at Sundance Square Plaza

by Cristian ArguetaSoto, Fort Worth Report
November 14, 2022

<h1><strong>65-foot Christmas tree arrives at Sundance Square Plaza</strong></h1> <p class="byline">by Cristian ArguetaSoto, Fort Worth Report <br />November 14, 2022</p> <p>Rain poured over downtown Fort Worth on Nov. 14, but that didn’t stop workers from completing their appointed task — putting up a Christmas tree in Sundance Square Plaza.</p> <p>The Norway spruce tree measured 65 feet tall and arrived from Michigan on Nov. 14. The 2022 tree marks the 76th anniversary of the Community Christmas Tree, according to an email from a Sundance Square spokesperson.</p> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter" data-effect="slide"> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container"> <ul class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper"> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-58831" data-id="58831" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CAS_christmastree-1-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Workers use a crane to move Christmas decorations on Nov. 14 in Sundance Square Plaza. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-58832" data-id="58832" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CAS_christmastree-2-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">A 65-foot-tall Norway spruce arrives on Nov. 14 in Sundance Square Plaza. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-58836" data-id="58836" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CAS_christmastree-5-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Workers tie a tree up to be lifted on Nov. 14 in Sundance Square Plaza. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-58837" data-id="58837" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CAS_christmastree-6-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">A worker's hat sits on a smaller Christmas tree inside a truck on Nov. 14 in Sundance Square Plaza. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-58838" data-id="58838" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CAS_christmastree-7-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Crane operator Charles Moore lifts the Christmas tree on Nov. 14 in Sundance Square Plaza. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-58839" data-id="58839" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CAS_christmastree-8-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Workers tie a rope to the base of a 65-foot tree on Nov. 14 in Sundance Square Plaza. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-58842" data-id="58842" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CAS_christmastree-11-683x1024.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Crane operator Charles Moore lifts the 65-foot tree off a trailer on Nov. 14 in Sundance Square Plaza. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-58844" data-id="58844" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CAS_christmastree-13-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Crane operator Charles Moore gives instructions to workers on Nov. 14 in Sundance Square Plaza. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-58845" data-id="58845" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CAS_christmastree-14-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Worker Paul Carvajal saws through the base of a 65-foot tree on Nov. 14 in Sundance Square Plaza. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-58846" data-id="58846" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CAS_christmastree-15-683x1024.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Worker Paul Carvajal saws the base of a 65-foot tree off. The tree's base is adjusted to better fit inside the metal tree holder. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-58848" data-id="58848" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CAS_christmastree-17-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Workers guide the 65-foot tree into a base on Nov. 14 in Sundance Square Plaza. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> <li class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide"> <figure><img alt="" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-58849" data-id="58849" src="https://fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/CAS_christmastree-18-1024x683.jpg" /><figcaption class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption">Workers guide the 65-foot tree into a base on Nov. 14 in Sundance Square Plaza. (Cristian ArguetaSoto | Fort Worth Report)</figcaption></figure> </li> </ul> <p><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white" role="button"></a><a aria-label="Pause Slideshow" class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause" role="button"></a></p> <div class="wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white"></div> </div> </div> <p>The tree lighting will take place Nov 20. at 5 p.m., an hour before the commencement of the Parade of Lights.</p> <p><em>Cristian ArguetaSoto is the community engagement journalist at the Fort Worth Report. Contact him by </em><a href="http://cristian.arguetasoto@fortworthreport.org/"><em>email</em></a><em> or via </em><a href="https://twitter.com/CrisArguetaSoto"><em>Twitter</em></a><em>. 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