LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Many in Las Vegas will get the rare opportunity to get an up-close look at what is known as the "People's Tree" before it heads to Washington, D.C., for the holiday season.

The public can see the official U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree at Las Vegas Civic Center and Carolyn G. Goodman Plaza on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

This year’s tree, named “Silver Belle,” is a majestic 53-foot-tall Red Fir harvested from the Carson Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It marks a historic first for Nevada.

The Vegas Chamber, City of Las Vegas, and the U.S. Forestry Service will cohost the special public event to celebrate the first Nevada tree to be the official U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. • WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. • WHERE: Las Vegas Civic Center and Car

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