Pittsburgh has selected a 38-foot blue spruce from the Brighton Heights neighborhood as the city's 113th official Christmas tree. The property owner donated the tree, which is scheduled to be moved to the City-County Building in November.
WPXI reported on October 11, 2026, that city officials announced the selection on Saturday. The tree will be illuminated during the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership's Light Up Night. The City of Pittsburgh's earlier announcement confirms the ceremony date of November 21, 2026, and describes the annual tree as the only live outdoor tree in Downtown.
Source: WPXI, "Pittsburgh picks 113th City Hall Christmas Tree", published October 11, 2026. City of Pittsburgh: "Forestry Division Seeking Pittsburgh City Hall's 113th Christmas Tree", published July 21, 2026.
After the holiday season, Pittsburgh plans to recycle the tree into mulch for city parks, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1913.
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