The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will make a stop in Paducah on Friday on its way to Washington, D.C.

The tree will arrive at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion downtown on Friday around 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend a "whistle stop" party from 5-7 p.m.

An official banner will be displayed with the tree for guests to sign.

Silver Belle, as the tree has been dubbed, was harvested on public land in Nevada. The journey to Washington will see it make stops in Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, before a stop in St. Louis. Paducah is the next stop before it makes its way to Lexington.

Paducah Main Street will host the event with caroling and hot cocoa. Several downtown businesses and vendors will be set up to give everyone a jump-start to the Christmas shopping season.

While lo

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