Free ticket lottery for 100th National Christmas Tree Lighting ends Nov. 1

WASHINGTON (7News) — The National Park Service (NPS) and the National Park Foundation (NPF) are presenting the 100th lighting of the National Christmas Tree on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at President's Park (White House).

Free tickets to the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony are awarded through an online lottery, which opened at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, and closes at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1.

Beginning Dec. 2 and through Jan. 1, 2022, the public can view the National Christmas Tree and the 58 trees decorated by states, territories, and schools managed by the Bureau of Indian Education and the Department of Defense Education Activity.

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Here are the five dates to know for this year’s tree-lighting ceremony:

• Oct. 25: Free ticket lottery opens at 10 a.m.
• Nov. 1: Free ticket lottery closes at 10 a.m.
• Nov. 30: National Christmas Tree will be lit for the 100th time!
• Dec. 2: The National Christmas Tree area opens to the public.
• Dec. 11: CBS Network will broadcast the National Christmas Tree Lighting special at 8 p.m.

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HISTORY

President Calvin Coolidge celebrated the first National Christmas Tree Lighting in 1923. This beloved American tradition features musical performances and the official ringing in of the holiday season.

To enter the lottery, click here and click “TICKET LOTTERY.”

You may also call 877-444-6777 to enter the lottery. Lottery applicants will be notified about their ticket status on Nov. 8.

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