Cincinnati's massive 58-foot Christmas tree arrives this weekend

Cincinnati's massive 58-foot Christmas tree arrives this weekend Advertisement Updated: 10:55 AM EST Nov 13, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Emily Sanderson Digital Media Manager Cincinnati's massive 58-foot Christmas tree arrives this weekend Updated: 10:55 AM EST Nov 13, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Emily Sanderson Digital Media Manager CINCINNATI — Cincinnati's massive tree arrives this weekend on Fountain Square, where it will become the centerpiece of a downtown winter wonderland. WATCH: Fountain Square Christmas tree lights up to begin the 2025 holiday season Advertisement Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation The Duke Energy Holiday Tree arrives Saturday from Michigan with the help of O’Rourke Demolition Company. The 58-foot Norway Spruce will be lifted into the southwest corner of Fountain Square. The tree will be decorated and topped with a locally crafted 5-foot, 10-point star. The tree will officially be lit during Duke Energy’s Light Up the Square event, which will air live on WLWT on Nov. 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. “The arrival of the Duke Energy Tree truly signals the launch of the holiday season in downtown Cincinnati,” said Christy Samad, EVP of Civic and Commercial Activation at 3CDC. “Watching the spectacle of the tree being lifted into place on Fountain Square kicks off weeks of traditions, festive programming, and holiday magic in the heart of our city.” In addition to the tree, the Tyler Davidson Fountain will be illuminated by dazzling streams of light, mimicking the fountain's flowing water. The CVG Fountain of Lights will synchronize to music every 15 minutes, bringing it to life. Fountain Square's Winterhaus will also remain open, serving holiday-themed drinks and hosting family-friendly activities. Make WLWT a preferred source on Google Add Preferred Source Share Infinite Scroll Enabled Top Picks Microsoft says recovery efforts are making progress on worldwide outage VIDEO: Frankie Muniz says he's recovering after crash at Daytona International Speedway Newly released Ring camera shows Brooklyn building collapsing WATCH: Master carver engraves crystals from last year's New Year's Eve ball