The switch will get flipped, lighting Indiana’s Tallest Outdoor Decorated Christmas Tree at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, behind the Inn at Saint Mary’s on State Road 933. Santa will also be present for the big celebration plus carriage rides too! Don’t forget your letter to Santa. Volunteers will also collect donations for the Center for the Homeless.

KEY STATS:

69 Ft Norway Spruce

65 years-old

10,000 pounds

Top 5 Tallest Christmas Trees in the U.S.

As Tall as the Rockefeller Tree in NYC when the tree topper is on

5 Feet taller than the tallest decorated tree in Chicago

Donated by Long-Time South Bend Resident

Over 10,000 Lights

Over 700 ornaments