Amid musical performances and a visit from Santa, President Biden lit the tree outside the White House for the last time in his presidency.
Amid musical performances and a visit from Santa, President Joe Biden illuminated the National Christmas Tree outside the White House Thursday evening for the last time in his presidency.drew crowds to the Ellipse just south of the White House . Organizers said earlier they were expecting about 12,000 people to attend the ceremony. Free tickets were distributed via an online lottery held in October., as well as smaller trees representing the District, all 50 states and all U.S.
President Biden will illuminate the tree Thursday night amid musical performances and a visit from Santa -- but if you don't have tickets, you can still go see the massive tree throughout the season, as well as smaller decorated trees representing the District, all 50 states and all U.S. territories. News4's Joseph Olmo reports.
The first lady invited National Guard families to be among the first members of the public to see the decorations. She also spoke at a separate event held to thank the volunteers who helped with the monumental job of decorating the interior and exterior of the White House.
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