Rico Rodriguez & Phillip Phillips: National Tree Lighting in Washington, D.C.

Rico Rodriguez joins First Lady Michelle Obama in a reading of “The Night Before Christmas” during the 90th National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse behind the White House on Thursday night (December 6) in Washington, D.C.

The 14-year-old Modern Family actor joined Neil Patrick Harris and recent American Idol champ Phillip Phillips.

“It was a true honor to be at the National Christmas Tree Lighting on Thursday! Thank you @BarackObama and the first family for having me!!” Rico tweeted after the annual event.