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West Virginia Capitol Christmas tree ceremony set for Dec. 4

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PARKERSBURG – The 2025 Christmas tree will be lit in a celebration at 6 p.m. Dec. 4 on the steps of the West Virginia Capitol facing Kanawha Boulevard.

The free festivities will include Gov. Patrick Morrisey and his wife, Denise, who encourage those who can to donate a toy or coat “and help bring holiday cheer to West Virginia children in foster care,” the governor said.

“As we begin this blessed month celebrating the birth of Christ, we are looking forward to having West Virginians join us in kicking off the Christmas season with the lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree,” Morrisey said.

The 25-foot spruce tree was donated by the Crickmer Farms in Fayette County on behalf of the West Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association.

Amanda Barren, a news anchor at WOWK, will be the emcee. The celebration will include performances from the Capital High School band and choir, the River City Youth Ballet, Christmas song sing-alongs and more holiday entertainment.

West Virginia Public Broadcasting will live-stream the association.

Following the lighting ceremony, guests can get Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus and an elf, crafts and other holiday surprises at the West Virginia Culture Center.

Donations of toys and coats are encouraged for the Children’s Home Society of West Virginia, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of foster children across the state. The organization this year particularly in need of gifts suited for older children.

Donations may be dropped off at the Culture Center or on the Capitol steps during the event.

Free parking will be available in the Capitol Complex parking garage and Laidley Field parking lot. Kanawha Boulevard will be closed to traffic beginning at 4 p.m. for the lighting ceremony.

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