The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 4, 2008, 5 p.m. The White House Ellipse. Tickets are required. (202) 208-1631. Nationally known entertainers and a military band perform and the President brings a message of peace to the nation and the world.
National Christmas Tree and the Pageant of Peace
A Washington, DC Christmas Tradition
By Rachel Cooper, About.com
trees representing all 50 states, five territories, and the District of Columbia were planted surrounding the National Christmas Tree. Each year sponsoring organizations from each state provide tree decorations that are encased in a protective plastic globe to shield it from the weather.
See a Photo Gallery of the National Christmas Tree
National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The lighting of the National Christmas Tree is the beginning of a three week Washington, DC Christmas tradition. Nationally known entertainers and a military band perform and the President brings a message of peace to the nation and the world.
Date and Time: December 4, 2008, 5 p.m.
Location: The Ellipse near The White House
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Tickets: The National Park Service distributes free tickets on a first-come first served basis, on 2008
Ticket date to be Announced, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion near the corner of 15th and E Streets, NW, just southeast of the White House grounds. A maximum of four tickets are issued per person. Tickets are required for every attendee, including children.
Visit the National Christmas Tree Throughout the Holiday Season
The National Christmas Tree and the Pathway of Peace is illuminated each evening after the lighting ceremony from dusk until 11 p.m. through January 1st. Musical performances by volunteer choirs and dancers, will be held nightly on the Ellipse stage from December 8-23, 2007. Weeknight performances will be performed from 6-8:30 p.m. Weekend performances will be performed from 4-8:30 p.m. For further information or scheduled groups performing call (202) 208-1631. Tickets are only required for the lighting ceremony.
Parking Near the National Christmas Tree
Parking is extremely limited near the National Christmas Tree. Limited parking is available along Constitution Avenue between 15th and 17th Streets after 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and all day on weekends. The best way to get to the area is by metro. The closest stops are Metro Center, Federal Triangle, and McPherson Square.
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