While the date for the National Christmas Tree lighting has yet to be announced, the National Park Service says that people can try to snag tickets beginning next Friday.
This year’s lottery for the ticketed event opens at 10:00 a.m. on October 7 and closes at 10:00 a.m. on October 10. Officials will contact winners on October 27.
Chance the Rapper, Kelly Clarkson, and Yolanda Adams are slated to perform this year, among others. But for now, take a look at last year’s festivities.