Pittsfield Installs 2013 Christmas Tree
The tree was placed in Park Square on Wednesday morning.
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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Bruce Ryan's mother Helen loved Christmas and now, the entire city will celebrate it in her memory.
Ryan donated the city's 2013 Christmas Tree, one he planted in his yard 21 years ago. Standing about 24-feet tall and weighing around 2,600 lbs., the tree will stand in Park Square throughout the holiday season.
"It is in memory of my mom. She loved Christmas," Ryan said on Wednesday morning when the city installed the tree downtown.
The tree was carried by truck from his home and a crane installed it in the city's center. The tree will be decorated and on Dec. 6, Ryan's grandson, 4-year-old Brayden, will light up the thousands of lights.
That ceremony will start at 5:30 featuring the Berkshire Hill Chorus and the Taconic High School Chorus performing and the tree will be lit at 6 p.m.
Following the lighting, Santa and Mrs. Claus is expected to arrive and free hot chocolate will be available from Patrick's Pub. Attendees are also asked to bring nonperishable food items for the Christian Center's food pantry.