does rockefeller center pay for the christmas tree

Rockefeller Center does not pay for the Christmas tree that is put up each year in the plaza. The tree is donated by a private individual or organization, and the lighting ceremony is organized by the Rockefeller Center Alliance, a non-profit organization. However, the cost of lighting and maintaining the tree is estimated to be around $15,000 per day, which is covered by the Alliance and other sponsors. So, while the tree is not directly paid for by Rockefeller Center, it is still a significant expense that the Alliance and its partners are responsible for covering.