Outlets North Phoenix in Anthem continues long holiday tradition

The tallest Christmas tree in Arizona will make its way to North Phoenix this week.

For a 24th consecutive year, Outlets North Phoenix, in Anthem, will host the state’s tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree. The 70-foot-tall tree will arrive at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, making its way to the Outlets on a 40-foot flatbed truck and be accompanied by Santa Claus riding in a Daisy Mountain fire engine.

Weather permitting the tree will be lifted into place with an industrial crane at 7:45 a.m.

The official tree lighting ceremony and free holiday concert will take place at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Outlets located at 4250 W. Anthem Way.

Performers at the concert include “American Idol” contestant Drew Ryn and “The Voic

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