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  • The White House and President's Park

    Ticket lottery to open for the 2024 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Oct. 23

    • Locations: The White House and President's Park
    • Date Released: 2024-10-22
    A nighttime scene with a large Christmas tree with white lights and a star on top in front of the Washington Monument.

    Free tickets are awarded through an online lottery, which will open on Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. ET and close on Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. ET.

  • A Holiday Tradition Continues at Eisenhower National Historic Site

    • Locations: Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg National Military Park
    • Date Released: 2023-11-29
    A formal living room is decorated for Christmas. A tall tree stands on the right decorated with colored lights and decorations, a white marble fireplace mantle is in the center with a painting above it, and a poinsettia sits on the floor to the left.

    Tis the season! Eisenhower National Historic Site (NHS) is happy to share that once again we will deck the halls, throw some tinsel on the tree, and bring the Eisenhower home alive with the spirit of the Christmas season!

  • The White House and President's Park

    Six dates to know for this year’s National Christmas Tree Lighting

    • Locations: The White House and President's Park
    • Date Released: 2023-10-19
    A band prepares to play in front of the White House and a large lit Christmas tree at night.

    Join the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation as we usher in the second century of the National Christmas Tree Lighting Nov. 30. The free ticket lottery will open to the public on Nov. 1.

  • The White House and President's Park

    Mark Your Calendars for the 99th National Christmas Tree Lighting at President’s Park, Hosted by LL COOL J

    • Locations: The White House and President's Park
    • Date Released: 2021-11-15
    The lit National Christmas Tree with the White House in the background.

    Start your 2021 holiday season with the 99th National Christmas Tree Lighting! 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 Thursday, Dec. 2.

  • The White House and President's Park

    New National Christmas Tree planted in President’s Park

    • Locations: The White House and President's Park
    • Date Released: 2021-10-30
    The new National Christmas Tree being planted in President

    Ahead of the holiday season, the National Park Service (NPS) planted a new National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in President’s Park today.

  • The White House and President's Park

    New National Christmas Tree to be planted in President’s Park this fall

    • Locations: The White House and President's Park
    • Date Released: 2021-05-01

    The National Park Service (NPS) removed the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in President’s Park this morning and will plant a new tree this fall prior to the 99th National Christmas Tree Lighting.

  • The White House and President's Park

    First Family to light National Christmas Tree December 5 in President's Park

    • Locations: The White House and President's Park
    • Date Released: 2019-12-03

    President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will help celebrate the 2019 holiday season by lighting the new National Christmas Tree at the 97th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at President’s Park on Dec. 5.

  • The White House and President's Park

    Road closures and security restrictions announced for 2019 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

    • Locations: The White House and President's Park
    • Date Released: 2019-12-02

    Street closures near the White House will be in effect beginning Dec. 5, 2019 at 1 p.m. All street closures will be lifted by 8 p.m.

  • The White House and President's Park

    Watch the 2019 National Christmas Tree Lighting on Ovation and REELZ

    • Locations: The White House and President's Park
    • Date Released: 2019-11-07

    The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation announced today that Ovation and REELZ will broadcast the 2019 National Christmas Tree Lighting on Monday, Dec. 9. Viewers can tune in to watch the broadcast at 8 p.m. ET on REELZ and 9 p.m. ET on Ovation.

  • The White House and President's Park

    Students at 56 US schools to create ornaments for National Christmas Tree celebration in Washington, D.C.

    • Locations: The White House and President's Park
    • Date Released: 2019-10-28
    State trees at National Christmas Tree display in President

    At 56 schools across the country, students are creating one-of-a-kind ornaments for the 2019 National Christmas Tree display on the Ellipse in President’s Park. These handcrafted ornaments will adorn 56 smaller trees that surround the National Christmas Tree. The 56 trees represent each U.S. state, territory and the District of Columbia as part of the America Celebrates display.

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Last updated: July 21, 2023

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