Tickets for the 2009 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be distributed using a new lottery system. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Wednesday, November 4th, individuals can register online by visiting www.thenationaltree.org to complete a lottery application for a chance to win tickets to the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Additionally, those wishing to win tickets can call (877) 444-6777 and register via phone. A total of 2,800 ticketed seats and 7,000 standing room tickets will be given out. Lottery winners will be notified by email if you registered via computer or U.S. Mail if you registered via phone. You can check your lottery status beginning November 9, 2009 and tickets will be mailed to winners by November 15, 2009. While admission is free, a ticket is required for each person wishing to attend.
The 2009 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 5 p.m.