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Save the date for the 98th National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony! You’re invited to watch the lighting of the National Christmas Tree and holiday performances on Dec. 3 on thenationaltree.org. The show will be available to stream on-demand throughout the holiday season. Due to COVID-19-related public health concerns, the National Park Service (NPS) and National Park Foundation (NPF) will not host a live audience at the 2020 National Christmas Tree Lighting.
The National Christmas Tree will be lit every evening throughout December. Visitors are invited to President's Park to view the National Christmas Tree and 56 trees representing every U.S. state, territory and the District of Columbia, decorated with ornaments designed by students from across the country.
Last year, the NPS planted a new National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in President’s Park – a 30-foot Colorado blue spruce from Palmyra, Pa. First celebrated in 1923 by President Calvin Coolidge, this year marks the 98th annual tree lighting and inspires visitors and viewers from around the globe to #FindYourPark / #EncuentraTuParque during the holiday season. The NPS and NPF look forward to celebrating the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in person next holiday season.
Last updated: November 10, 2020