photo by SarahCarley
Ed. Note: I think this is the actually 25th annual lighting.
From a press release:
“The holiday season is upon us once again and so is the 24th annual Norwegian holiday tree lighting ceremony in the Main Hall of Union Station. The festivities will take place on Wednesday, December 8th at 5:00 pm and the holiday tree will be lit at 6:00 pm. (more…)
1602 17th Street, NW
Thanks to Jack for sending this “Tree outside Floriana”
Thanks to Dito for sending with the finished topper: (more…)
Thanks to Leet for sending from Takoma. “If the TV next to it is any indication, this may be a bit more than 11 months old!”
Last Christmas Tree in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society.
From an email:
“A lineup of emerging and established artists, photographers and authors will present their work Sunday afternoon at metrobar‘s inaugural Holiday Art Fair, which will include an art sale, photography exhibit and live music.
Artists from the Artbae and BlkArthouse will be selling their work at the outdoor venue, 640 Rhode Island Avenue NE. Artbae is a collective of DC-area artists who build awareness for activism and social change through arts-centered programming initiatives. BlkArthouse is a DC-based organization that represents emerging Black artists and is dedicated to increasing access and representation throughout the art world. The Holiday Art Fair runs from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Also happening: (more…)
courtesy CityCenterDC
From CityCenterDC:
“CityCenterDC will continue the holiday celebrations in The Park at CityCenterDC with the return of its famous Ice Maze on December 10th-12th. The 2021 maze will be created with 130,000 pounds of ice, topping the maze’s record-breaking debut in 2019 by 20,000 pounds and making it the largest clear ice maze in the US. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This is our first Christmas getting a tree that we don’t have a car. Do you know of any tree lots in Columbia Heights/U street area? Are they selling them at the CoHi farmers market?”
“The 2020 National Christmas Tree with the White House in the background. NPS/ Liz Macro”
From MPD:
“On Thursday, December 2, 2021, the 99th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.: (more…)
79 Potomac Ave, SE courtesy Salt Line
From an email:
“The Salt Line’s 10th Annual Christmas Tree Lot
The Salt Line Navy Yard is hosting their 10th annual Christmas Tree Lot adjacent to the restaurant (79 Potomac Ave, SE); proceeds go to the DC Firefighters Burn Foundation. The lot is open now through the holidays. Hours of operation are: (more…)
3400 Georgia Ave, NW
Update from an email: “The construction at Hook Hall is unrelated to the Holiday Market. The Holiday Market will be held inside of Hook Hall just like last year. I believe the Hook Hall construction outside will be ongoing for the next few weeks/month…” Ed. Note: Updates when we learn what theme is coming next regarding the construction.
From an email:
“The Park View Market is bringing back their artisan-focused holiday market series this December at Hook Hall. Featuring items from local artists, makers, and specialty food producers, the Park View Holiday Market will once again serve as a hub for the community to shop local, support small businesses, and find unique gifts during the holiday season. The market will be held from 10am – 2pm on Saturday, December 4, 11, and 18. (more…)
From a press release:
“Miracle and Sippin’ Santa–the adored Holiday-themed cocktail pop-up bars– are overjoyed to be returning for the 2021 season with new partner locations and new drink menus around the globe. Entering its eighth year, the Miracle team is committed to making this one of the best seasons yet, with new cities and teams joining the mix and previous bars returning. After the challenges of 2020, the ability to bring both cocktail concepts safely back is a momentous occasion to toast to this Christmas. (more…)