End: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 07:00 pm
BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong invite the public to join them for the annual North Dakota State Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony with music, readings and remarks at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Memorial Hall at the Capitol.
The first lady has selected “Peace” as the theme of this year’s State Christmas Tree, which has been decorated with handmade ornaments submitted by the public over the years. All are welcome to attend.
This year’s ceremony will feature performances by the 2025 Governor’s Band and Chorus – the St. Mary’s Central High School Wind Orchestra of Bismarck and the Davies High School Vivace group of Fargo.
Prior to the ceremony, live reindeer courtesy of Northern Lights Ranch in Garrison will be available for public enjoyment from 4:30 to 6 p.m. between the Capitol and south visitor’s lot.
Attendees of the free event may park in the visitors’ lot south of the Capitol or along the south loop and enter the building through the south entrance. Refreshments will be available.
The ceremony will be livestreamed on the governor’s Facebook page.