CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Outlets of Castle Rock.
The center’s 55-foot white fir Christmas tree arrived Thursday on a flatbed truck from Mount Shasta in northern California.
Santa Claus made a quick trip from the North Pole to personally oversee this special delivery. The tree stands more than 15 feet taller than the big blue bear at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
While it may seem early for the tree's arrival, Outlets at Castle Rock said it takes more than a week to trim such a large tree. More than 8,000 lights and 5,000 ornaments and bows will be added in preparation for its lighting by Santa.
Outlets at Castle Rock will hold its annual tree lighting event and concert on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 4 p.m. with live music, an appearance by Santa Claus, and fireworks.
Three musical performances are scheduled Saturday including The All American Boys Chorus, Nayah Damasen, a Nickelodeon star from "Monster’s High 2," and country singer Trevor Martin.
Outlets of Castle Rock said the Christmas tree will remain at the center through the end of the year.
