National Christmas Tree Lighting
The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
The holidays are coming and that means that Christmas is around the corner. I’m happy to tell you that the National Park Services announced the open lottery period for the National Christmas Tree Lighting!
This year, The National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony will take place on December 3, 2015 at 5 pm.
Anyone interested in attending the ceremony should apply for a free ticket through the online lottery.
The lottery application period for the 2015 lottery begins at 10 a.m. (ET) on Friday, October 16 and ends at 10 a.m. (ET) on Monday, October 19.
The lottery results will be available beginning Nov 6th.
Ticket Information
- Tickets are free, but limited.
- There is no charge for entering the lottery.
- Only one application per household. All other applications will be voided without notice.
- Ensure that your account contact information is correct and current. Your email address will be used for lottery and ticket communications.
- Results will be available on November 5. Emails will be sent after that date to the lottery winners with instructions for printing tickets.
About the Event
On December 3, 2015 the National Park Foundation and National Park Service will present the 93rd annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Popular entertainers and a United States military band add to the celebratory evening when the President of the United States lights the National Christmas Tree and brings a message of peace to the nation and world.
To learn more about the National Christmas Tree Lighting and December events at the National Christmas Tree, please visit thenationaltree.org.
Throughout December, visit the National Christmas Tree, enjoy the month-long celebration, and share your President’s Park story at findyourpark.com.
The Pathway of Peace
Did you know that there is more to see than just the National Christmas Tree at the President’s Park? Follow the Pathway of Peace around the National Christmas Tree and view the state and territory trees with special handmade ornaments unique to each tree. Make sure to stop and watch the model trains travel around the base of the National Christmas Tree, a tradition that has been supported by volunteers for over 20 years.
The Pathway of Peace is generally open to the public from 10:00 am- 10:00 pm a few days after the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Please check back with us for specific dates when it will be open in 2015.
For more information check out the National Park Service or Recreation.gov!
I have standing general admission tickets, do you know if we are allowed to bring anything to sit on while there? also, whats a general good time to get there to get descent spot?
Hi Janis!
I would take a look at your ticket about specifics on what you may bring in. However, I would recommend that you arrive early to ensure you enter when the gates open as it will be very crowded.