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.

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.

Partners for the America Celebrates Display

  • Cartner Christmas Tree Farm
  • Merlyn Farms
  • Mountain Top Fraser Fir