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Event 

Title:
Arizona’s Tallest Fresh-Cut Christmas Tree Arrives at Outlets at Anthem to Kick Off Holiday Season
When:
11.01.2018 - 12.31.2018 
Where:
Outlets at Anthem - Anthem
Category:
Family Events

Description

An annual tradition for many across the valley arrived at the Outlets at Anthem on Oct. 25. For 17 consecutive years, the shopping center in North Phoenix has been home to the state’s largest fresh-cut Christmas tree. This year’s beauty stands 80-feet tall, 22-feet wide and will weigh close to four tons when completely decorated. 

“For many Arizona residents, the Outlets at Anthem tree arrival is truly the start of the holiday season,” said Christina Henning, general manager and marketing director, Outlets at Anthem. “Each year our shoppers look forward to the holiday excitement at Outlets at Anthem. From the Tree Lighting Concert to our Moonlight Madness Shopping Event on Thanksgiving to our magical Santa’s Cottage, there are so many festive and fun events happening at our center this year!” 

The center’s spectacular white fir made its debut today at 6:30 a.m. on a 40-foot flatbed truck, coming all the way from the California/Oregon border. It was then hoisted into place with an industrial crane. A 10-person team will spend the next two weeks - and more than 120 hours - using mobile cranes to shape and decorate the tree. 

Eighty (80) strands of LED lights stretching 8,000 feet (roughly 1.5 miles) and more than 5,000 ornaments and bows will decorate the tree. It will also be topped with a three-foot-tall copper star, a nod to the state’s official metal. Once the tree is decorated, it will be on display for guests and shoppers to enjoy all season long. 

The annual tree lighting and concert event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. In addition to the ceremonial tree lighting, guests will enjoy a spectacular and free holiday concert featuring Epic Recording Artist AJ Mitchell and The All-American Boys Chorus from Los Angeles, not to mention a special appearance from Santa himself.   

Mark your calendar for other holiday events at the Outlets this season including:

  • Moonlight Madness Shopping Event- Thanksgiving evening starting at 8 p.m. featuring a DJ, prize giveaways and the deepest discounts of the year! 
  • Salvation Army Angel Tree – Nov. 16–Dec. 20
  • Santa’s Cottage– Open to the public Nov. 18–Dec. 24. Check outletsanthem.com for photos with Santa times and reservation opportunities.
  • Breakfast with Santa– Dec. 1 from 8:30–10 a.m. Tickets are $5 and include a delicious breakfast and fun with the jolly man himself! The event is sponsored by Republic Services.
  • Santa Cares– New this year, on Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 from 9–11 a.m., this event provides a sensory-friendly opportunity for special needs families to visit Santa (in partnership with Autism Speaks). 
  • Santa Paws– Stop by Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 for photos of your beloved pet with Santa.