Watch The Lighting

CBS will broadcast the 2024 ceremony on December 20, and the following day on cbs.com, offering a special opportunity to friends and families across the country to tune in and celebrate this holiday tradition from the comfort of home.

Learn about this year's ceremony

Upcoming & Past Performances

2024 marks the 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting. Enjoy some of the past performance highlights that helped celebrate the holiday season.

2024

The 102nd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, hosted...
View The 2024 Ceremony
2023

CBS broadcast the 2023 National Christmas Tree Lighting...
View The 2023 Ceremony
2022

The 100th National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony featured...
View The 2022 Ceremony
2021

Host LL COOL J helped celebrate the holiday...
View The 2021 Ceremony
2020

Remote performances from Kellie Pickler, Colton Dixon, Passion,...
View The 2020 Ceremony
2019

Jessie James Decker hosted a night of timeless...
View The 2019 Ceremony
2018

Performances from Abby Anderson, Matthew West, Thompson Square,...
View The 2018 Ceremony
2017

Performances from Wynonna, The Beach Boys, Mannheim Steamroller,...
View The 2017 Ceremony
2016

Chance the Rapper, Kelly Clarkson, James Taylor, The...
View The 2016 Ceremony
2015

Hosted by Reese Witherspoon, the 2015 National Christmas...
View The 2015 Ceremony
2013

The 2013 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony rang...
View The 2013 Ceremony

Our Partners

The National Park Foundation, in partnership with the National Park Service, is proud to recognize the many contributions of our partners of the 2024 National Christmas Tree Lighting. These organizations have sponsored the event or donated their expertise, products and services to brighten this holiday celebration for the American people.