National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
President'S Park (White House)
Event Details
This beloved American tradition, presented by the National Park Service (NPS) and National Park Foundation (NPF), features musical performances and the official lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in President’s Park. This year, the ceremony and official lighting will take place on Wednesday, Nov 30. In partnership with NPF, CBS will broadcast the 2022 ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 11 (8:00 PM ET/5 PM PT) on the CBS Television Network. The CBS broadcast offers a special opportunity for friends and families across the country to tune in and celebrate this holiday tradition from the comfort of home.
Event History
On November 30, 2022, the National Park Service and National Park Foundation will present the annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at President's Park in Washington, DC.
This ceremony is a beloved holiday tradition dating back to Christmas Eve in 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge lit the first National Christmas Tree.
Now, 100 years later, this tradition continues with musical performers and special guests bringing people together in one of America’s National Parks to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season.
After the lighting ceremony and throughout the month of December, visitors are invited to view the National Christmas Tree, as well as the 58 surrounding trees honoring the states, territories, and District of Columbia.
Event Details
This beloved American tradition, presented by the National Park Service (NPS) and National Park Foundation (NPF), features musical performances and the official lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in President’s Park. This year, the ceremony and official lighting will take place on Wednesday, Nov 30. In partnership with NPF, CBS will broadcast the 2022 ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 11 (8:00 PM ET/5 PM PT) on the CBS Television Network. The CBS broadcast offers a special opportunity for friends and families across the country to tune in and celebrate this holiday tradition from the comfort of home.
Event History
On November 30, 2022, the National Park Service and National Park Foundation will present the annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at President's Park in Washington, DC.
This ceremony is a beloved holiday tradition dating back to Christmas Eve in 1923 when President Calvin Coolidge lit the first National Christmas Tree.
Now, 100 years later, this tradition continues with musical performers and special guests bringing people together in one of America’s National Parks to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season.
After the lighting ceremony and throughout the month of December, visitors are invited to view the National Christmas Tree, as well as the 58 surrounding trees honoring the states, territories, and District of Columbia.
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- Important Dates for 2022
- Lottery Opens: October 25 (10am EST)
- Lottery Closes: November 1 (10am EST)
- Lottery Results Announced: November 8, 2022
- Event Date: November 30, 2022
- Ticket Information
- There is no charge for entering the lottery
- Tickets are also free, but limited to 5 per household
- All attendees, regardless of age, are required to have a ticket
- Only one application allowed per household; all other applications will be voided
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Changes and Cancellations
No refunds once tour starts. See Facility Rates for fees.
Contact Information
Mailing Address
DC
Available Tours and Tickets
- Standing General Admission
- Seated General Admission
- National Christmas Tree Lighting Lottery
- Reserved Seating (Silver)
- Standing Area Overflow
- Reserved Seating (Red)
- Reserved Seating (Green)
- Reserved Seating (Blue)
- Reserved Seating (Gold)
