On Nov. 27, the 155-foot-tall tree will be lit for the 50th year in a row and will stay lit and open to the public until Dec. 31.
Check out photos from the installation of the tree Tuesday:
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Austin Energy also posted this photo Tuesday morning:
We're installing the #ZilkerTree today! Our crews made this awesome tree topper to celebrate the 50th lighting of the tree. #History pic.twitter.com/UUv8FLmimg
— Austin Energy (@austinenergy) November 1, 2016
The tree lighting ceremony begins at 6 p.m. Nov. 27 in Zilker Park. Local entertainment, food, novelties and live music will be offered.