The 47th Kennedy Center Honors will be awarded to filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval, and The Apollo theater for their lifetime artistic achievements. The ceremony is set for December 8 at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington and will be broadcast on CBS on December 23. The Grateful Dead, known for their enduring music and cultural impact, will be recognized alongside other iconic artists. This prestigious recognition highlights their significant contributions to American culture and artistic boundaries over the decades.