Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

When

TBD

Where

Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY

Overview

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting is an annual holiday ceremony marking the illumination of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. The event features live musical performances and officially begins the tree’s seasonal display above the Rockefeller Center ice-skating rink.

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