National Christmas Tree lighting to continue as planned in wake of tree falling
November 29, 2023 01:39 PM
The National Park Service announced that Thursday night’s National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will continue as planned following a brief disruption on Tuesday.
The giant Christmas tree, which gets lit annually, experienced a tumble on Tuesday evening due to harsh winds blowing through Washington. The National Park Service replaced a cable that had been snapped and brought the tree upright again by 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
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“None of the 58 smaller trees that surround the National Christmas Tree were damaged,” the statement read. “About 20 ornaments fell from the tree but did not break. Crews are installing concrete blocks and additional cables to further secure the tree.”
This year’s ceremony marks the 101st lighting ceremony, and it is using “a cut, 40′ Norway spruce,” the park service stated.
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A crane was brought in by the park service to help raise the tree back up.
This year’s ceremony will take place early Thursday evening at the White House and President’s Park. For those unable to attend, CBS will broadcast the ceremony on Dec. 15.