PHOENIX — Santa Claus is coming to town on Wednesday, and he’s bringing something special with him.

For the 24th straight year, the Outlets North Phoenix will kick off the holiday season with the arrival of Arizona’s tallest freshly cut Christmas tree.

The 70-foot-tall white fir will arrive at the shopping center, located just west of Interstate 17 at 43rd Avenue and Anthem Way, at 6:30 a.m., along with Santa, who will be riding in a Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical fire engine.

The 20-foot-wide tree will be lifted into place by a crane at 7:45 a.m., weather permitting.

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