Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting

What happens to the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree after it is taken down? It turns out that its mission to spread joy and cheer goes far beyond the holiday season. NBC New York’s Jennifer Vázquez reports. 

It’s almost time to officially kickoff the holiday season in New York City with the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting. The tree traveled from Massachusetts to midtown Manhattan and was fitted with miles of lights for the holiday season. Tonight, New Yorkers will get the chance to see the tree sparkle. Here’s what to know about the timing...

Kelly Clarkson is becoming synonymous with Christmas. The singer, who hosts the nationally-syndicated program “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” has a holiday album out, “When Christmas Comes Around…” and is set to release “When Christmas Comes Around…Again” with two new songs. Clarkson is also set to return to the mic as the host and a performer for the “Christmas in...

If you’re looking to watch the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting on Wednesday, NBCUniversal is your exclusive home. The broadcast will stream live on NBC television and Peacock nationally starting at 8 p.m., and a Spanish-language broadcast will be available at 9 p.m. on Telemundo. The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The…

The 92nd annual Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting is set for a chilly Wednesday night in midtown Manhattan.

The 92nd annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting is happening on Wednesday with a star-studded lineup of hosts and performers. While Christmas and holiday decorations have been showing up in New York City over the past few weeks, none represents the start of the season and spirit of NYC than the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. NBC is once again the…

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting is a favorite event of the holiday season every year in New York City and this year’s lighting takes place on Wednesday. The NYPD is planning to close a number of roads in the area of Rockefeller Center in midtown Manhattan leaving public transportation a better option to get around the area that...

It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas in midtown Manhattan and Rockefeller Center will join the holiday party on Wednesday with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree. This year’s tree is from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts — the first tree to come from that state since 1959. The tree is an 11-ton Norway Spruce that’s 74-feet tall and...

Visiting the Rockefeller Center Tree? NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino chatted with tourism experts on what you need to know.

NBC New York’s Jennifer Vázquez spoke with Rockefeller Center Head Gardener Eric Pauze in 2023 about what he looks for when picking the new Rockefeller Christmas Tree. 

Some talented students in New Jersey are starting the holiday season on a high note. Showing off their vocals (with a side of beatboxing), Neptune High School’s Scarlett Sound Choir soaked up the spotlight on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” — where they got the good news that they will be performing on “Christmas at Rockefeller Center.” NBC New York’s Natalie...

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrived in midtown Manhattan on Saturday and was lifted into place in Rockefeller Center by a crane in front of a delighted crowd ahead of the tree lighting on Dec. 4 on NBC.

Say hello to this year’s 74-foot tall tree soon to be installed at Rockefeller Center. 

This year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrived at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City on Saturday morning and was hoisted into its place for the holiday season ahead of next month’s tree lighting.

The 30 Rock Christmas tree was cut down in  West Stockbridge, Massachusetts on Thursday.

NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino talks to tourism experts on the best ways to see the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree this year.

Real estate giant Tishman Speyer announced Wednesday that the 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be coming from Vestal, New York.

Move over, spooky Halloween decorations. It’s time for tinsels, Christmas lights and the big Rockefeller Christmas tree reveal. Real estate giant Tishman Speyer announced Wednesday that the 2023 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be coming from Vestal, New York. The tree joining what is now NBC’s annual tradition is an 80-year-old Norway Spruce. It’s 80 feet tall and 43 feet wide,...