In Odesa, preparations are in full swing for the New Year celebrations. Recently, municipal workers began the installation of the city's main Christmas tree on Deribasivska Street. 

The height of the main Christmas tree is 20 meters, and its width is 9 meters. At the top, a traditional Christmas star will be placed. This year, the main New Year tree will be adorned with elements of traditional Ukrainian patterns and blue-yellow ribbons. 

The grand opening is scheduled for December 6 – St. Nicholas Day. 

«On St. Nicholas Day, the main Christmas tree of Odesa will be inaugurated alongside a festive concert organized by the Department of Culture, International Cooperation, and European Integration. Guests will enjoy a concert by the Odesa Municipal Wind Music Theater and performances by talented children from the city's creative institutions. Additionally, festive events will take place at various municipal venues, including the zoo», noted the Director of the Department of Culture, International Cooperation, and European Integration, Ivan Liptuga. 

Due to the martial law and curfew, mass street celebrations are not planned for New Year's Eve.