Humboldt-Toiyabe and Partners Announce U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour

SPARKS, Nev., September 24, 2025— The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will bring the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from Nevada to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol Building this holiday season. The forest, along with nonprofit partner Society of American Foresters, local communities and sponsors, is planning a series of special events along the way.  

The tree, named “Silver Belle,” is a 53-foot red fir that will be harvested from the Carson Ranger District. Festivities will be held at communities along the route, and well-wishers can view and take pictures with the tree, sign the banner, buy official U.S. Capitol Christmas tree merchandise, and learn more about Nevada’s national forest as we celebrate the “Spirit of the Silver State.” 

Festivities are free and open to the public.  Dates and locations include:  

Saturday, Nov. 1: Nevada Day Parade/Carson City 

Sunday, Nov. 2: Lovelock and Elko, Nevada  

Monday, Nov. 3: Ely, Nevada 

Tuesday, Nov. 4: Las Vegas, Nevada 

Friday, Nov. 7: Flagstaff, Arizona 

Saturday, Nov. 8: Albuquerque, New Mexico 

Sunday, Nov. 9: Amarillo, Texas 

Monday, Nov. 10: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 

Tuesday, Nov. 11: Lenexa, Kansas 

Wednesday, Nov. 12: St. Louis, Missouri 

Friday, Nov. 14: Paducah, Kentucky 

Saturday, Nov. 15: Lexington, Kentucky 

Thursday, Nov. 20: Joint Base Andrews, Maryland 

Partners and communities will finalize event details over the next several weeks. For the latest information, monitor www.uscapitolchristmastree.com.  

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About the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree   

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree initiative is a 55-year tradition in which one of America’s 154 national forests provides a tree for the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the holiday season. The project is made possible with support from partners including nonprofits Society of American Foresters and Sierra Forever, along with contributions from companies and volunteers across America.   

We invite the public to follow the 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree project:   

• Facebook: USCapitolChristmasTree and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest   

• X: @HumboldtToiyabeNF   

• Instagram: @USCapitolChristmasTree   

To learn more about the history of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, visit https://www.aoc.gov/what-we-do/programs-ceremonies/capitol-christmas-tree.    

Follow along at www.uscapitolchristmastree.com.   

Media: For B-roll and still images, contact Chris Buckley, christine.buckley@usda.gov, 775-564-2073