Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with the annual lighting of the National Menorah on the Ellipse.

Tickets are still available for the annual lighting of the National Menorah—a beautiful, moving event. Enjoy fellowship, live music, and the spirit of the season in the heart of the nation's capital!

 

 

 

 

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WHEN: December 22, 2019 | 4 p.m. start time (gates open at 3 p.m.)
WHERE: The Ellipse in President's Park | 1450 Pennsylvania Avenue NW | Washington, D.C.
TICKETS: FREE | Available online here.
WEBSITE: Lighting Ceremony for the National Menorah
METRO: Federal Triangle, Farragut West, and Farragut North are the closest Metro stations.

Live music will be performed by the U.S. Marine Band and the Three Cantors. Make sure you get a photo with Dreidelman and enjoy hot latkes and jelly doughnuts. Yum!

 

 

 

 

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Know Before You Go

• Even though tickets are free, you will need to pre-register for them and present one per person at the gate.
• Chairs will be provided but are limited in number, so get there early if you need one.
• Lines start to form early, and gates open for the event at 3 p.m.
• Bundle up and bring a parka or umbrella just in case. The entire event is outdoors in an open area of the Ellipse.

Will you be attending the Lighting Ceremony this year? Is a trip to see the National Menorah a family tradition for you? Tell us about it in the comments!