WASHINGTON — Members of the Nevada Congressional delegation and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson hosted this year’s Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Tuesday.
Boasting 20,000 ornaments, the 53-foot tall tree was brought to the Capitol ahead of the Christmas holidays.
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Spectators assembled in front of the tree ahead of the event (Gabe Hawkins/MNS)
The annual tree lighting ceremony was hosted by the Nevada Congressional delegation this year. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson also attended. (Gabe Hawkins/MNS)
The tree was intricately decorated with 20,000 ornaments, according to Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV). (Gabe Hawkins/MNS)
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson took photos with guests following the event. (Gabe Hawkins/MNS)
