Update: New Date & Time for Tree Harvest Ceremony

MAD RIVER, Calif., October 22, 2021 – Due to poor weather and out of abundance of caution, the virtual ceremony to harvest the 2021 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree will be held tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 23 at 12 PM, instead of Sunday, Oct. 24. 

Increased rain and elevated wind conditions that could affect the safety of personnel and the crane equipment used to harvest the People’s Tree led to the decision by Forest leadership to shift the ceremony to 24 hours prior. 

The public can still view this significant milestone during a livestream of the ceremony available on the Six Rivers National Forest Facebook page, starting at 12 PM, Saturday, Oct. 23. 

The Facebook Live video will remain on the newsfeed to view at any time.  

Continue to monitor online at @uscapitolchristmastree on Facebook and Instagram, and @USCapitolTree on Twitter for the latest information.