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PHOTOS: National Christmas Tree lighting 2018

November 28, 2018, 7:49 PM

WASHINGTON — The sights and sounds of the season made their grand appearance Wednesday evening with the lighting of the National Christmas Tree near the White House.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were joined by entertainers and a festive crowd on the Ellipse at President’s Park. Here’s a gallery of photos from the ceremony.

A festive crowd braved the chilly conditions for Wednesday's festivities. (WTOP/J. Brooks)
A festive crowd braved the chilly conditions for Wednesday’s festivities. (WTOP/J. Brooks)
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A festive crowd braved the chilly conditions for Wednesday's festivities. (WTOP/J. Brooks)
A festive crowd braved the chilly conditions for Wednesday's festivities. (WTOP/J. Brooks)
Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle arrive ahead of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump for the lighting of the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Donald Trump Jr. shakes hands with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, left, ahead of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump for the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Eric Trump, the son of President Donald Trump and his wife Lara Trump arrive ahead of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Lara Trump, the wife of Eric Trump carries her son Eric, as she and Tiffany Trump, the daughter of President Donald Trump, left, arrives for the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Host Antonio Sabato, Jr. speaks during the annual National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended for the lighting of the tree.. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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