Flagstaff hosting U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

News Release
Nov. 3, 2025

Flagstaff, Ariz. — Arizonans can celebrate a national holiday tradition and visit the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Flagstaff on Nov. 7, 2025, when the giant pine stops in the city on its journey to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building.

The tree will be displayed on a truck outside Flagstaff Mall, 4650 N. Highway 89, on Friday, Nov. 7 from 5-7 p.m. The Flagstaff stop is the only opportunity to see the tree in Arizona.

The tree, named “Silver Belle,” is a 53-foot red fir harvested from the Carson Ranger District on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest near Lake Tahoe. Well-wishers can view and take pictures with the tree, sign the banner, buy official U.S. Capitol Christmas tree merchandise, and learn more about national forests.

The Flagstaff event will feature appearances by Smokey the Bear and Santa Clause. Guests may bring an unwrapped toy for The Salvation Army of Flagstaff Angel Tree and receive an extra ticket for prize drawings. Children can get a kit to make a snowman ornament (while supplies last). Festivities are free and open to the public.

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree initiative is a 55-year tradition in which one of America’s 154 national forests provides a tree for the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the holiday season. The project is made possible with support from the nonprofits Society of American Foresters and Sierra Forever, along with contributions from companies and volunteers across America.

Arizona provided the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in 2009 with an 85-foot blue spruce harvested from the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. More information: www.aoc.gov/what-we-do/programs-ceremonies/capitol-christmas-tree. Media: For B-roll and still images, contact Chris Buckley, christine.buckley@usda.gov, (775) 564-2073.

Flagstaff provides an ideal home base for visitors to explore some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, including the Grand Canyon and other national parks and monuments, Route 66, a charming historic downtown with trains, shopping, art galleries, events, music, restaurants and nightlife. It is the world’s first international dark-sky city and is also in the world’s largest ponderosa pine forest and surrounded by Native American culture. Uniquely Arizona with four seasons, outdoor enthusiasts enjoy perfect weather for summer hiking or biking, beautiful fall colors, winter sports and spring wildflowers. Flagstaff’s restaurant scene includes four James Beard nominees, and it is a leading craft beer city.

Please stay and play responsibly. Visit the Flagstaff Visitor Center (1 E. Rt. 66) for an official Flagstaff Visitor Guide. Learn more at discoverflagstaff.com.