Portland Department of Public Works Forestry Division employee Mike Grant carries a chainsaw to the trunk of the 40-foot Blue Spruce chosen as Portland's 2015 Christmas tree.
Troy Deroche places ties around the tree as it is loaded onto a trailer.
After it's cut, the tree is loaded onto a trailer to make its trip to Monument Square.
People watch from outside 891 Washington Ave. as the tree is cut down.
Mike Grant stands on the trunk of a 40-foot tree while helping to off-load it at Monument Square.
A crane lifts the tree from the trailer as pedestrian watch along Congress Street in Portland.
Charlie Shannon places secures cables on the branches. The tree will be lit up for the holiday on Friday, Nov. 27.
Crowds gather to watch as a crew from the Portland Department of Public Works sets up the tree in Monument Square.
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