Watch Live Stream: President Trump Pardons A Turkey

WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will participate in the annual tradition of pardoning a turkey before Thanksgiving. You can watch a live stream of the event on Patch.

The event will begin at about 1 p.m. Eastern. It will be held in the White House Rose Garden.

This year, the turkeys being considered for a "pardon" are named Drumstick and Wishbone. The whole thing is pure pageantry, however — neither turkey will actually be killed for Thanksgiving.

"After the pardoning, Drumstick and Wishbone will join last year’s turkeys, Tater and Tot, at Virginia Tech’s 'Gobblers Rest' exhibit," the White House said in a statement.

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Watch the ceremony below:

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