16:30 (GMT -5) on December 3, 2015

The Ellipse at President's Park, Washington, D.C., United States

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This year’s kick-off to the holiday season in our nation’s capital marks the 93rd annual National Christmas Tree Lighting and will be held Thursday, December 3, 2015, on the Ellipse at President’s Park (White House). Produced by Bounce AEG, the ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m. ET with the exclusive National Christmas Tree Lighting pre-show, co-hosted by 94.7 FRESH FM’s Tommy McFLY and ABC7/WJLA-TV’s Jummy Olabanji. The event can be seen on public television throughout the month of December. For broadcast times, check local listings or the National Christmas Tree Lighting website.

Fall Out Boy, Andra Day, Tori Kelly and Trombone Shorty to perform. The event benefits the National Park Foundation.

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