From The Forest to The Capitol

Schedule

Tue Nov 10 2026 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

Way Park, Custer, SD | Custer, SD

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🎄✨ FROM THE FOREST TO THE CAPITOL: A MAGICAL STOP IN CUSTER! ✨🎄
🌲 Every great Christmas tree has a journey. This one makes a magical stop in Custer! ❤️
Custer, get ready to be part of something truly special! The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is coming to Custer as it travels from the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in Idaho all the way to Washington, D.C., where it will stand proudly on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol! 🎄
The Custer Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau invites our community, families, and visitors to join us for a festive, family-friendly celebration welcoming this incredible piece of Christmas history to the Black Hills!
✨ WHAT'S HAPPENING? ✨
🎅 Santa Claus is Coming to Town! Bring the family and capture some special holiday memories!
🐻 Meet Smokey Bear! Say hello to a beloved forest friend and learn more about protecting our beautiful public lands.
🎄 Welcome the Capitol Christmas Tree! Be part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate a national holiday tradition right here in Custer.
✍️ Leave Your Mark on Christmas History Sign the community banner that will travel with the tree to Washington, D.C., carrying greetings and well wishes from the people of Custer to our nation's capital!
🌲 Explore Educational Displays! Discover more about our national forests, the people who care for them, and the journey of this year's special tree.
🎁 Capitol Christmas Tree Merchandise! Take home a keepsake to remember this magical occasion.
🚒 A Special Welcome to Custer! Local law enforcement, fire department, and U.S. Forest Service vehicles are expected to participate in a mini parade escorting the tree into town. The procession route is pending final approval, so watch for updates!
❤️ A TREE THAT BRINGS US TOGETHER
The Capitol Christmas Tree is more than a Christmas tree. It represents our nation's forests, the communities that care for them, and the spirit of coming together during the holiday season.
Custer is honored to be one of the communities welcoming this incredible tree on its journey across America. Let's show our visitors what makes the Black Hills so special—our hospitality, our community pride, and our Christmas spirit!
Bring the kids, invite your friends, and join us at Way Park to make this a holiday memory our community will treasure. ✨

📣 SHARE THIS EVENT and help spread the word! Let's give the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree a warm Custer welcome as it continues its journey from the forest to our nation's capital!
🌟 From the forest to the Capitol, every great Christmas tree has a journey—and we're thrilled to be part of this one!
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Way Park, Custer, SD, United States

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