Motorists in downtown Washington should brace for street closures Wednesday in the afternoon and evening tied to the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse.
∙ 17th Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Independence Avenue SW∙ E Street between 17th Street and 18th Street NW∙ New York Avenue between 17th Street and 18th Street NW∙ 15th Street between F Street and Independence Avenue SWNo parking will be allowed on the following streets between 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
The event is only open to those who received tickets through a lottery system. The site will then be free to visit and open to the public from Dec. 2 to Jan. 1, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The National Park Foundation said lights on the National Christmas Tree and 58 smaller trees that surround it will turn on around sunset each evening.
The National Christmas Tree Lighting began during the administration of President Calvin Coolidge, according to the National Park Service.
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