when is the lighting of the rockefeller christmas tree 2024

The lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is an annual tradition that has taken place in New York City every year since 1931. The ceremony usually takes place on the Friday evening before Thanksgiving, which falls on November 23rd this year. The official date of the lighting is December 5th, 2024, but the tree lighting ceremony will likely occur in early December, so keep an eye out for updates and announcements from Rockefeller Center.