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Lottery for National Christmas Tree Lighting opens

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 , 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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