One of the Best Holiday Displays in America

Looks like Upstate New York knows how to light it up for the holidays — and this one’s not your average Christmas tree!

The Keg Tree at the Genesee Brew House in Rochester has been named one of the Top 20 holiday light displays in the entire country by USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2025.

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Built from more than 500 beer kegs, the massive metal masterpiece stands tall along the Genesee River and is illuminated with thousands of vibrant lights. loading...

The Keg Tree party is on Friday, December 5th, from 5-9 pm, with the ceremonial tree lighting at 7 pm. The event has grown significantly since its inception in 2014, becoming a major local holiday tradition.

The annual lighting of the Genesee Brewery

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