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National Christmas Tree Lighting Set For December 4; Ticket Lottery Opens October 17

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By NPT Staff - October 11th, 2014

The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation have set the date for the 92nd annual National Christmas Tree Lighting on the White House Ellipse at President’s Park. This year’s kick-off to the holiday season in the nation’s capital will be held Thursday, December 4, at 5 p.m. Free tickets for the lighting ceremony will be awarded through an online lottery.

The ticket lottery opens at 10 a.m. (EDT) on Friday, October 17, and closes at 10 a.m. (EDT) on Monday, October 20. To enter the ticket lottery, go to thenationaltree.org and click the ‘TICKET LOTTERY’ link. Those without computer access may call 877-444-6777 (TDD 877-833-6777). There are 3,000 seated tickets and 14,000 standing room tickets available through the lottery.

Entrants can check the status of their requests starting on November 3 at the ticket lottery page. Winners will be notified via e-mail beginning November 3.

Additional information including talent announcements and coverage logistics for news media will happen at a later date. For more information visit thenationaltree.org.

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