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The 103rd National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony took place on the Ellipse at the White House and President’s Park on December 4, but the special will air on Friday, December 5.
The special will air at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family. Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or DIRECTV, each of which offers a free trial to new users. Sling and Philo are other options for streaming the show, and viewers can get $8 off their first month of Philo.
The ceremony includes performances by Alana Springsteen, Brett Young, Gabby Barrett, Jillian Cardarelli, Jon Pardi, Matthew West, The Beach Boys, and Warren Zeiders.
The evening’s performances will be led by Music Director Tariqh Akoni, backed by The United States Navy Band Commodores.
Gabby Barrett and Matthew West co-host the event.
- Watch the “National Christmas Tree Lighting” on Philo with a 7-day free trial
- Watch the “National Christmas Tree Lighting” on DirecTV with a 5-day free trial
- Watch the “National Christmas Tree Lighting” on FuboTV with the offer $20 off your first month
How can I watch the “National Christmas Tree Lighting” without cable?
Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or DIRECTV, each of which offers a free trial to new users. Sling and Philo are other options for streaming the show, and viewers can get $8 off their first month of Philo.
What is Philo?
Philo is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers 70+ entertainment and lifestyle channels, like AMC, BET, MTV, Comedy Central and more, for the budget-friendly price of $28/month.
What is FuboTV?
FuboTV is an over-the-top internet live TV streaming service that offers more than 100 channels, like sports, news, entertainment and local channels. It offers DVR storage space, and is designed for people who want to cut the cord, but don’t want to miss out on their favorite live TV and sports. FuboTV offers $20 off your first month.
What is DIRECTV?
The streaming platform offers a plethora of content including streaming the best of live and On Demand, starting with more than 75 live TV channels.
What is Sling?
Sling TV is the first app-based TV service letting you stream live television and on-demand content over the internet. With Sling TV, you get to choose the television option that’s right for you, including Channel Add-ons, Premiums Add-ons, DVR Plus and more.
