Lottery for National Christmas Tree Lighting opens

By WTOP Staff
October 25, 2012 | 7:40 AM

WASHINGTON – The lottery for tickets to the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse opens Thursday.

People interested in attending the annual event in Washington can apply online, beginning at 10 a.m.

The lottery can also be entered by calling 1-877-444-6777.

There are 3,000 seated tickets and 14,000 standing-room tickets available.

The lottery ends at 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 29.

The tree lighting ceremony, now in its 90th year, is scheduled for Dec. 6.

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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