1. Christmas in Washington
#1 Holiday Event
A-list talent including Justin Bieber, Cee-Lo Green, and Jennifer Hudson perform at the annual Christmas special that airs on TNT. Next: December 2012
A-list talent including Justin Bieber, Cee-Lo Green, and Jennifer Hudson perform at the annual Christmas special that airs on TNT. Next: December 2012
Photo: John Nowak/TNT. A TimeWarner Company. All rights reserved.
2. White House Easter Egg Roll
#2 Holiday Event
The 134th annual White House Easter Egg Roll promoted physical fitness and healthy eating with all-star athletes and celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, while the event also added a social media dimension by awarding last-minute tickets to parents who follow First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign on Twitter or Facebook. Next: April 1, 2013
The 134th annual White House Easter Egg Roll promoted physical fitness and healthy eating with all-star athletes and celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, while the event also added a social media dimension by awarding last-minute tickets to parents who follow First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign on Twitter or Facebook. Next: April 1, 2013
Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
3. A Capitol Fourth
#3 Holiday Event
The fireworks show and concert aired live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol this year and had a new host in Dancing With the Stars's Tom Bergeron. Next: July 4, 2013
The fireworks show and concert aired live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol this year and had a new host in Dancing With the Stars's Tom Bergeron. Next: July 4, 2013
Photo: Courtesy of Tim Kelley
4. Pageant of Peace, Lighting of the National Christmas Tree
#4 Holiday Event
The National Park Foundation livestreamed last year's holiday concert and tree lighting, which featured host Carson Daly and entertainment from acts including OneRepublic, Ellie Goulding, and Kermit the Frog; this year will mark the 90th edition of the event. Next: December 2012
The National Park Foundation livestreamed last year's holiday concert and tree lighting, which featured host Carson Daly and entertainment from acts including OneRepublic, Ellie Goulding, and Kermit the Frog; this year will mark the 90th edition of the event. Next: December 2012
Photo: Paul Morigi
5. National Memorial Day Concert
#5 Holiday Event
PBS and the American Forces Network air the annual concert, which honors military service with performances from the National Symphony Orchestra and several pop and rock bands. Next: May 26, 2013
PBS and the American Forces Network air the annual concert, which honors military service with performances from the National Symphony Orchestra and several pop and rock bands. Next: May 26, 2013
Photo: Courtesy of Capital Concerts
