New This Year A Month of Magic at the National Christmas Tree
Visit the National Christmas Tree and 56 state and territory trees for a nightly dazzling holiday light and music performance December 7 to January 1.
America's Tree Shines in a Whole New Way
Each evening, this season, the National Christmas Tree comes alive with a new light and music show. Join us after dark on the Ellipse for a magical evening in the heart of the nation’s capital to hear the popular sounds of the season accompanied by a dazzling programmed lightshow set to music. Every 30 minutes the National Christmas Tree will serve as the center of the performance, with 56 state trees performing as the chorus. Stroll the grounds by day or night to see the state trees decorated with ornaments created by students across the country. The display is open to the public and free for all visitors.
This year’s tree was donated by the National Forest Service and comes from Washington and Jefferson National Forest in Virginia.
LIGHT SHOW HOURS
Sunday to Thursday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
DISPLAY HOURS
Sunday to Thursday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
VISIT THE TREE
The Ellipse at President’s Park
15th St NW & E St NW, Washington, DC
Get directions, Map
The National Christmas Tree
Walk the Pathway of Peace
Stroll past 56 trees, each decorated with handmade ornaments created by students from across the country. Find the tree that represents your state and see the creativity of America’s young artists up close.
Find Your State2025 STATE ORNAMENTS
