Ipswich city among the Capitol Christmas trees
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November 25, 2020
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The Ipswich Christmas tree in the State Capitol.
The 2020 Grand Lighting Ceremony for Christmas at the South Dakota Capitol was Tuesday in the Capitol Rotunda.
Gov. Kristi Noem, First Gentleman Bryon Noem, and Pierre Mayor Steve Harding welcomed guests and lit the Capitol trees.
The Capitol Christmas display includes around 83 trees decorated by volunteers from communities including Ipswich, schools, churches, nonprofit organizations and state government offices. This year's theme for Christmas at the Capitol is "Deck the Halls."
The largest tree in the Capitol, a 42-foot Engelmann Spruce, is being decorated by the South Dakota Nurses' Association and was donated by Bryan and Lori Stahl of Onida. After being trimmed, the tree stands at 26.5 feet in the rotunda.
Santa was there to say hello to the kids and unveil his new mailbox. Santa's mail box is located on first floor by the South Dakota First Ladies and First Gentlemen Exhibit.
Hours for folks to view the tree display are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, starting on Nov. 25 including holidays and weekends. The last day to view the display is Saturday, Dec. 26.
You can follow the Christmas at the Capitol events on Facebook and Instagram.
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