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National Christmas Tree Lighting will be virtual this year

By FOX 5 Digital Team
Updated  November 9, 2020 5:32pm EST
Washington, D.C.
FOX 5 DC

President Trump, first lady light National Christmas Tree

President Donald Trump and the First Family helped kick off the holiday season by lighting the National Christmas Tree.

WASHINGTON - With the novel coronavirus still sweeping through the nation, the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony won’t accommodate crowds in person this year – but you’ll be able to watch it from home.

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The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation will provide a live stream of the even in D.C. on Dec. 3 at TheNationalTree.org.

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The National Christmas Tree will be lit every evening throughout December.

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Visitors can view the national tree – along with 56 trees representing every state, territory and D.C.