Louisville plans 40-foot Norway spruce for this year’s Light Up Louisville tree at Jefferson Square Park

Louisville officials have announced a 40-foot Norway spruce as this year’s Christmas centerpiece for the city’s Light Up Louisville celebration at Jefferson Square Park.

According to the city’s announcement made public Tuesday, the selected tree will be delivered for use at the downtown park and installed as part of preparations for the annual holiday lighting event.

The city said the schedule calls for the existing tree to be removed and the new Norway spruce to be installed next Wednesday, Nov. 18. That timing is expected to shape downtown access in the immediate vicinity of the park during removal and setup.

A Norway spruce was selected for this year’s tree, continuing the use of a live, tall evergreen for the Light Up Louisville display at Jefferson Square Park, one of the city’s most visible holiday gathering points.

Installation and removal typically require coordinated work by crews to secure the tree on-site and manage safety around heavy equipment and public walkways, with the city advising residents to plan around the work area while crews are on site.

The city’s announcement did not provide additional details in the report on event hours for Light Up Louisville or on after-installation procedures, focusing instead on the type of tree and the Nov. 18 removal and installation timeline.

Residents attending holiday events in downtown Louisville are expected to see changes near Jefferson Square Park around the installation window, and the city indicated the tree’s arrival and replacement will occur that week.