when do new york christmas lights go up

Christmas lights in New York City typically go up in late November or early December, just in time for the holiday season. This year, the famous Rockefeller Center tree will be lit on December 7th, and the holiday decorations at Grand Central Terminal will be unveiled on December 15th. Meanwhile, the Christmas trees at the New York Botanical Garden will be on display from December 2nd to January 16th, and the Winter Village in Bryant Park will open its doors on November 24th, with its iconic Christmas tree lighting taking place on December 5th.