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Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

Join us for our 12th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting!

We’re thrilled to announce that Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and author, Michelle Williams will take the stage at this year’s CityCenterDC Holiday Tree Lighting on Saturday November 29th!

The evening will include a joyful music performance, balloon artists, face painters, holiday treats and more. NBC4’s Eun Yang will host the official tree lighting ceremony and countdown.

Enjoy our dazzling 75-foot tree, visit our two resident 25-foot reindeer, and capture the spirit of the holidays with a photo under our Palmer Alley Dream Closet art installation!

November 29th, 5-7PM
The Park at CityCenter

Event Details

Festivities start at 5pm. Tree Lighting program starts at 6pm.

This event is free and open to all, and no tickets are required.

Rain date: November 30th

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