The opening ceremony for the Lighting of the National Christmas Tree will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2007, at 5:00 p.m., and marks the opening of the three-week event sponsored by the National Park Service (www.nps.gov) and the National Park Foundation (www.nationalparks.org). The gates will open for all ticket holders at 3:30 p.m. For security reasons, all guests must be in their seats by 4:30 p.m.
This year’s talent lineup includes the Academy of Country Music’s top female vocalist of 2006, Sara Evans. Joining her will be 14 year old classical artist Holly Stell (dubbed the "Petite Pavarotti" for her exceptional voice and gift for singing opera) and 12 year old singer/actor Julian Ivey (recent star of Broadway’s "The Lion King"). Broadway’s Brad Oscar (star of "The Producers" in New York, London and Las Vegas) returns for a second year as Santa Claus. The United States Air Force Band, under the baton of Colonel Dennis M. Layendecker, will be this year’s featured service band, with the St. Albans and National Cathedral Schools Choir providing vocal support to the guest artists as well as solo performances of holiday favorites.
For more information: www.nps.gov.
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