When 2024 Lighting National Christmas Tree. The 101st national christmas tree lighting ceremony, hosted by mickey guyton, features performances from dionne warwick, st. First celebrated in 1923 by president calvin coolidge, the national christmas tree lighting continues to inspire people everywhere to pause to enjoy cherished traditions and.

It’s one of the region’s most widely attended holiday events, drawing thousands to the. Each year, the national park foundation (npf) partners with the national park service (nps), and president’s park to support the national christmas tree lighting ceremony.