2015 Winter Classic Time-Lapse Shows Nationals Park Conversion (Video)

The nation’s capital is gearing up for a big New Year’s celebration.

The 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic will take place Jan. 1, 2015, at Nationals Park in Washington D.C., when the Washington Capitals host the Chicago Blackhawks at the home of Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals.

Converting a baseball field into a hockey rink obviously takes time and a whole lot of man power. But the awesome time lapse video below speeds things up so that we all can enjoy the effort that goes into creating the annual event.