News Release
You are viewing ARCHIVED content published online before January 20, 2025.
Please note that this content is NOT UPDATED, and links may not work. For current information,
visit https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/index.htm.
NPS / Kelsey Graczyk
Subscribe
 |
What is RSS
|
Contact: Chelsea Sullivan, 202-297-2659
WASHINGTON—Celebrate the holidays with a nightly lighting of the National Christmas Tree and take a stroll along the Pathway of Peace at President’s Park. The National Christmas Tree site is now open to visitors through the end of the year. The National Christmas Tree and the Pathway of Peace are free and do not require tickets.
The National Christmas Tree display is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Jan. 1, 2023. The tree is lit daily around sunset.
First lit in 1923 by President Calvin Coolidge, the National Christmas Tree continues to inspire people to enjoy cherished traditions and memories made with family and friends in national parks during the holiday season. Learn more about the history of the National Christmas Tree Lighting.
The Pathway of Peace features 58 small trees decorated with one-of-a-kind ornaments made by students. The trees represent states, territories, and schools managed by the Bureau of Indian Education and the Department of Defense Education Activity.
Can’t make in in person? Check out the President’s Park Facebook page for photos of the ornaments!
Last updated: December 2, 2022