Capitol Christmas Tree Ceremony

About The Tree

Often called “The People's Tree,” the Capitol Christmas Tree from Wyoming will actually be presented to Congress as a gift from Wyoming.

The Speaker of the House officially lights the tree. The Capitol Christmas Tree 2010 will be illuminated by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with the Wyoming congressional delegation, Representative Cynthia Lummis, Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso along with Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal in attendance.

Once the tree is lit, it is open for public viewing throughout the holidays until January 1, 2011. The lights come on at dusk and are turned off nightly at 11:00 p.m.