Thanks! I can't take full credit, I saw the same idea somewhere and tried to do it better. The photo is difficult to take because the tree is only in that spot for a few days around when the parade taping is done, usually the first full weekend in December. Last year I read that the tree was not even put up until after the taping, looking back at last year's photos that does appear to be the case.
The other special photo that can only be taken at that time is a view of Main Street from the railroad station without the flag pole in the way. The flag is usually moved to City Hall for a few days.