News Release

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

National Christmas Tree (2022)

NPS / Victoria Stauffenberg

News Release Date: October 22, 2024

Contact: NCR Communications

WASHINGTON— Now’s your chance to enter the free ticket lottery for the 2024 National Christmas Tree Lighting! This year’s event takes place on Thursday, Dec. 5 on the Ellipse at The White House and President’s Park (one of America’s national parks!). 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. 

To enter the lottery, visit www.recreation.gov and click “TICKET LOTTERY.” You may also call 877-444-6777 to enter the lottery. Lottery applicants will be notified about their ticket status on Nov. 8.

Presented by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, this beloved American tradition features a countdown to the official lighting of the National Christmas Tree, live musical performances by local and national performers and more!

For more event information and updates, please visit thenationaltree.org and follow President’s Park on Facebook or X.