Legislative Building Rotunda, public spaces to close for setup of seasonal display

| By DES Communications

A crew of three or four people fitting the trunk of a fir tree into a green metal stand inside the Legislative Building rotunda.
DES staff standing up a noble fir tree in the Legislative Building Rotunda, December 2023.

Expect closures inside and around the Legislative Building as the work happens.

What:

Crews are placing, lighting, and decorating three large noble fir trees in preparation for the seasonal display in the Legislative Building’s Rotunda.

When:

All day Tuesday, Dec. 3, starting at 7 a.m.

Impacts:

  • Expect restrictions to parking and public spaces inside and outside the Legislative Building.
  • DES will close a portion of the Flag Circle to parking, directly in front of the North Steps.
  • DES will close the Rotunda to stand up and decorate the trees.
  • Other spaces closed or restricted throughout the day include the North Porch between the steps and building entrance, the North Lobby, and the 3rd and 4th floor mezzanines.

More information:

The three trees each stand more than 17 feet tall. They’ll adorn the Rotunda until the end of the month. A formal lighting ceremony, organized by the Association of Washington Business, takes place at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.

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