Annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is tonight (11/30/2011), this is one a world-wide symbol of the NYC holiday season and of Manhattan New York most celebrated events.The tree is decorated with over 30,000 environmentally friendly LED lights and more than five miles of electrical wire, it is a wonderful sight! The tree is top off with a Swarovski crystal star on on the tip top.
After the lighting ceremony, the tree will be on from from 5:30am to 11:30pm everyday and 24 hours on Christmas Day, and from 5:30am to 9pm on New Year's Eve. The tree can be seen 24 hours a day, but is the most glorious when lit. The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is located within the Rockefeller Center Plaza at 50th Street and 5th Avenue.
Location and Directions to the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
The tree is located at Rockefeller Plaza, between West 48th and West 51st Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues, Manhattan.
The closest subways are the B/D/F/V to 47-50 Streets/Rockefeller Center, the 1to 50th Street and Broadway, or the 6 to 51st and Lexington Avenue.
Christmas Tree in Rockfellar Plaza 2009
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We have never made it to NYC during Christmas but it looks really nice. Love the big tree.
Weather in NYC today is about high 40s, perfect for tree lighting festivity!
I remember seeing that live as a kid. NYC is very cool during the holiday season.
Hi Justin, yes New York city is a very cool town, especially during holiday season.
Eileen, never been there for the lighting, but have seen the tree in Rockefeller Center, it is HUGE! Did you attend?
Eileen...I watched on TV last night...what a great time...maybe I will come up for Xmas next year and view it in Person :)
Eileen,
Can't believe the hassles that were created with the President dropping in for a fundraiser last night... g
Joan, I watched it on TV. Between the tree lighting and Mr. Obama in town, the entire Midtown Manhattan area was in gridlock!
Gordon... sometimes we New Yorkers suffers in traffic when Mr. Obama come into town. We try to avoid the neighborhood he plans to visit since the securities closed down those city streets and avenues and the surrounding areas.
Every year, I follow NBC about the story how the tree came about. I think it's incredible. Someday, we may just do that with the family.