Sacramento Holiday Tree Arrives in Old Sacramento
A 60-foot white fir from Siskiyou County was hoisted into place in Old Sacramento ahead of its November 25 lighting.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Seasonal Events
A 60-foot holiday tree arrived in Old Sacramento on Thursday morning, pulled up around 7 a.m. on K Street between Front and Second streets. Crews will decorate the tree and officially light it on November 25, 2026.
Why it matters
The tree anchors the holiday lighting season in Sacramento and marks the start of the Theatre of Lights festivities for local residents and visitors. Its arrival signals the countdown to the public lighting ceremony.
The white fir, estimated at 35 to 40 years old, was cut at a higher elevation near the snow line to help it stay fresh through the season. Crews will use a crane to place and secure the tree before decoration begins.
The players
Theatre of Lights
The Theatre of Lights is Old Sacramento's annual holiday light show, a long-running seasonal tradition that draws visitors to the historic district each winter.
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are the NBA franchise based in Sacramento, and their game nights are marked by the tree being lit purple in this year's display.
The details
The tree was cut in Siskiyou County and transported to Old Sacramento, where crews used a crane to set it in place on K Street. It will be decorated with specialty lighting and lit purple on Sacramento Kings game nights before Theatre of Lights performances.
Timeline
Thursday, November 5, 2026, around 7 a.m.: tree pulled up on K Street
November 25, 2026, 6 p.m.: official tree lighting and first Theatre of Lights performance
Seasonal Patterns
The tree installation follows the annual Theatre of Lights pattern in Old Sacramento, where a large fir is set up each November ahead of performances. This year's display extends that tradition with its purple game-night lighting tied to Sacramento Kings home games.
Visitors can see the tree and its lights in Old Sacramento during the Theatre of Lights season. The purple lighting on Sacramento Kings game nights gives fans an additional way to view the display.
The takeaway
Plan a visit to Old Sacramento for the November 25 lighting ceremony to see the tree and the first Theatre of Lights performance in person. Check the schedule for purple-lit game nights if you want to see the display tied to Kings home games.
What happens next
The tree will be officially lit on November 25, 2026 at 6 p.m., followed by the first Theatre of Lights performance.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS News.
