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National Christmas Tree Lighting

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Tree lighting in Washington, DC. President's Park, Ellipse, 15th St NW and E St NW, Washington, DC

Type
Tree lighting
Dates
Dec 3 – Jan 1
Hours
Ceremony Dec. 3; tree site open from Dec. 7
Cost
Free to visit; ceremony tickets were by lottery (closed Nov. 4)
Music
Synced to music

The ceremony is Dec. 3 on the Ellipse. The ticket lottery has closed, so the practical option is the tree site, open from Dec. 7 through Jan. 1.

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