City Center, Christmas Tree

(Left to right) Timothy R. Lowery, General Manager of CityCenterDC; Eun Yang, anchor for News 4 WRC-TV; Jack Evans, Ward Two Councilmember; and Brian Kenner, DC Deputy Mayor were all on hand as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C sang Christmas tunes as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C sang Christmas tunes as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C sang Christmas tunes as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C sang Christmas tunes as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C sang Christmas tunes as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C sang Christmas tunes as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C sang Christmas tunes as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C sang Christmas tunes as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C sang Christmas tunes as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C sang Christmas tunes as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree, Jack Evans

Jack Evans, Ward Two Councilmember, made an appearance as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

Timothy R. Lowery, General Manager of CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

Timothy R. Lowery, General Manager of CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree, Jack Evans

Jack Evans, Ward Two Councilmember, made an appearance as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree, Jack Evans

Jack Evans, Ward Two Councilmember, made an appearance as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree, Jack Evans

Jack Evans, Ward Two Councilmember, made an appearance as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

Timothy R. Lowery, General Manager of CityCenterDC; Eun Yang, anchor for News 4 WRC-TV; Jack Evans, Ward Two Councilmember; and Brian Kenner, DC Deputy Mayor were all on hand as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

Timothy R. Lowery, General Manager of CityCenterDC; Eun Yang, anchor for News 4 WRC-TV; Jack Evans, Ward Two Councilmember; and Brian Kenner, DC Deputy Mayor were all on hand as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

(left to right) Jack Evans, Ward Two Councilmember; Eun Yang, anchor for News 4 WRC-TV; Brian Kenner, DC Deputy Mayor; and Timothy R. Lowery, General Manager of CityCenterDC were all on hand as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

(left to right) Jack Evans, Ward Two Councilmember; Eun Yang, anchor for News 4 WRC-TV; Brian Kenner, DC Deputy Mayor; and Timothy R. Lowery, General Manager of CityCenterDC were all on hand as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

(left to right) Jack Evans, Ward Two Councilmember; Eun Yang, anchor for News 4 WRC-TV; Brian Kenner, DC Deputy Mayor; and Timothy R. Lowery, General Manager of CityCenterDC were all on hand as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C sang Christmas tunes as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C sang Christmas tunes as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C sang Christmas tunes as CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)

City Center, Christmas Tree

CityCenterDC kicked off the holiday season with an exciting evening of performances and a grand tree lighting of Washington DC's largest Christmas tree on Saturday, November 26, 2016. The 75-foot American made tree includes a dazzling 6-foot in diameter manzanita starburst topper with 16 arms as well as 4525 ornaments adorned with 30,000 6"x6" hand-crafted silver-leaves. In addition, the 5200 LED lamps on the starburst and 150,800 LED lamps around the tree will help light the night. (Photo by Jeff Malet)