The National Christmas Tree Lighting 2024

This beloved American tradition, presented by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, will feature musical performances of holiday classics by Adam Blackstone, Muni Long, Stephen Sanchez, Trombone Shorty, James Taylor, The War And Treaty and Trisha Yearwood. Host Guyton will also perform. In addition to the official lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse at The White House and President's Park in Washington, D.C., the event will include performances by Airmen of Note, one of six musical ensembles that form the U.S. Air Force Band.