WATCH: 98th lighting of the National Christmas Tree

WASHINGTON – We can’t say “watch live” because Thursday evening’s broadcast won’t actually be a live lighting of the tree.

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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump actually lit the National Christmas Tree outside the White House on Monday; however, due to coronavirus restrictions, there was no live audience for this year’s lighting.

Instead, beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, you’ll be able to watch the debut of the virtual 98th National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, which includes a variety of performances and of course, the lighting of the 30-foot Colorado blue spruce that currently serves as the National Christmas Tree.

This year, rather than in-person performances, several artists will be performing virtually:

  • Colton Dixon
  • Jerrod Niemann
  • Jillian Cardarelli
  • Jillian Edwards
  • Kellie Pickler
  • Laine Hardy
  • Leaving Austin
  • Lynda Randle and Michael Tait
  • Matthew West
  • Passion
  • NPS Arrowhead Jazz Band
  • Tuscon Arizona Boys Choir
  • The Sea Chanters
  • “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band

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