City of Nampa prepares for holiday season with transport of 51-foot Christmas tree

NAMPA, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, the City of Nampa is preparing for the upcoming holiday season and invites the community to join for festivities.

Weather permitting, on Monday, Nov. 6, the City of Nampa Parks and Forestry Division will transport Nampa's official 2023 Christmas tree from its current location to downtown Nampa, in front of the train depot at 1200 Front Street.

Parking in downtown, particularly areas along 13th Ave S from 2nd Street to Front Street and 14th Ave S between 3rd St S and 2nd St S, will be temporarily restricted during tree transport the morning of Nov. 6 and reopened soon after tree delivery.

Parking will also be slightly impacted in the Longbranch Lot for tree delivery and setup.

This year's tree will be a 51-foot-tall blue spruce donated by DJ and Vickie Holbrook in Nampa. In January, after the tree is enjoyed for the holidays, it will be made into mulch for use in our parks and trail system this summer.

The official tree lighting ceremony will be on Saturday, Nov. 25, in conjunction with Shop Small Saturday. The celebration will begin at 5:15 p.m. and include entertainment and comments from Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling and the tree donor before the official lighting at 6 p.m.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will appear immediately following the tree lighting and be available to take photos in front of the tree.

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