Before the Great Tree at Macy’s at Lenox Square looks like this:

The tree lighting and fireworks at Lenox Square in 2008. AJC file photo

It looks like this:

This year's Macy's tree as it was cut down in Dallas this morning. AJC/Brant Sanderlin

At 60 feet, this is one of the biggest trees, and certainly one of the splashiest tree lighting events around Atlanta. Here are more photos of the tree coming down. This year’s Macy’s tree lighting at Lenox Square is on Nov. 26, but there are dozens more around the metro area.

Here’s a list of tree lighting events around Atlanta.

If you know of more that isn’t listed, please add to the AccessAtlanta.com calendar. And for more holiday ideas and events, check out the AccessAtlanta.com Holiday Guide.

Want to go? Macy’s Great Tree Lighting, 7 p.m. Nov. 26. Free. Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-233-6767, www.simon.com.

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