The 89th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting

Watch the 2011 National Tree Lighting Ceremony On Demand right now!

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Online and On-Demand

This year, experience the magic of the National Christmas Tree Lighting any time you want without ever leaving your home. Watch the pre-show and tree lighting ceremony starting at 4:30 pm ET on December 1. And following the live online stream, the show will be available anytime on-demand right here.

Broadcast

In partnership with WETA, Washington, D.C.’s flagship public broadcasting station, public television stations nationwide will begin airing the 2011 National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday, December 2 and continue throughout the holiday season. Viewers are invited to check for local airdates or check their local public station schedules for broadcast dates and times.

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