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2. 8 New Venues for Washington Holiday Parties That Won't Break the Bank

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News Archive for Taylor Hicks

FEATURE 06.22.09 11:30 AM

Washington's Top Holiday Events 2009

White House Easter Egg Roll
Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images

1. White House Easter Egg Roll
This 130-year-old Easter tradition got an update for the April 13 roll: The 22,000 tickets were distributed online, so that families from across the country could attend the event, held on the south lawn of the White House.

2. A Capitol Fourth
Rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis and American Idol star Taylor Hicks provided tunes for this fireworks fest in 2008. Held on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the 29-year tradition is broadcast live on PBS.

3. Pageant of Peace/Lighting of the National Christmas Tree
The president and first lady traditionally help kick off the holiday season at this concert and lighting ceremony on the Ellipse. Tickets go to 2,800 members of the public for the event, which takes place the first week of December. MORE >>

Washington's Top 100 Events, White House, Jerry Lee Lewis, Taylor Hicks, Kristen Chenoweth, Darius Rucker, George W. Bush, Barack Obama

EVENT REPORT 09.26.08 1:52 PM

Washington's Top Holiday Events 2008

The Memorial Day Concert
Photo: Courtesy of Capitol Concerts

1. White House Easter Egg Roll
This year, 22,000 tickets were given to kids and parents, who gathered on the south lawn of the White House for Easter fun with the first couple, the Jonas Brothers, Mickey Mouse, and Troy Aikman. The American Egg Board provides more than 15,000 dyed eggs for the event, which is coordinated by the Office of the First Lady.

2. A Capitol Fourth
Actor Jimmy Smits hosted the 28th edition of this Independence Day celebration on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The pre-fireworks festivities included performances from Taylor Hicks and Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell. Broadcast live on PBS and NPR, the show is organized by Capital Concerts, led by executive producer Jerry Colbert and producer Walter Miller. MORE >>

Washington's Top 100 Events, White House Easter Egg Roll, A Capitol Fourth, Pageant of Peace/Lighting of the National Christmas Tree, Jimmy Smitts, Jonas Brothers, Dr. Phil McGraw, Taylor Hicks, Joe Mantegna, Gary Sinise, Sara Evans, Ne-Yo, Alan Jackson

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