the Christmas We’re almost here, but the celebrations have already begun in New York And throughout the United States. Now comes one of the most anticipated shows of the season: Lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Centerwhich in 2025 will seem more than 50,000 LED lights To illuminate the heart of Manhattan.
The famous Christmas tree lighting takes place here Wednesday, December 3 at 10:00 PM (ET)According to NBC New York.
Those who wish can do so Watch the Christmas tree lighting live on NBCwhich does Live broadcast nationwideled by Reba McEntire.
In addition, Series A offers… Special coverage Before whom 6:30 pm via NBC New York followed by the program Christmas at Rockefeller Centerled by Natalie Pasquarella, David Oshiri, and Mario Lopezwhich will start on 7:00 pm. The national signal will start 8:00 pm
Those who wish to attend in person may do so from the existing public area Next to the skating rink, between 49th and 50th StreetsAnd the ways Fifth and sixth. access It’s freeBut it is recommended to arrive early, as the area usually becomes saturated hours before the event.
Rockefeller Center also offers options for Access with ticketssuch as professional photographs in front of the tree or VIP tickets for those looking to live the experience from a reserved area.
this year, Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center It was donated by the Ross family and comes from East Greenbush, New York, and is a Norway spruce weighs 11 tons, is 23 meters high, and 13 meters wide.according to the broker.
It will be hers More than 50,000 LED lights Its branches, connected by about five miles of cable (about eight kilometers of cable), will light up in different colors.
he The Christmas tree has been lit every day since its official lightingIt is illuminated daily from 5:00 am until midnight. but, During Christmas Eve, the tree stays lit for 24 hoursWhile the spruce tree will be lit on New Year’s Eve from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The tree will be On display at Rockefeller Center starting December 3 Until mid-January 2026.