when is the lighting of the rockefeller christmas tree

This year, the lighting of the Rockefeller Christmas tree is scheduled for December 2nd at 6:00 PM. The ceremony will be held outside of the famous skating rink at Rockefeller Center in New York City. The tree is expected to be illuminated with over 50,000 LED lights and 7,000 individual bulbs. This year's tree is a Norway Spruce, measuring 80 feet tall and weighing approximately 11,000 pounds. The lighting ceremony is an annual event that draws thousands of people from around the world who come to witness the magical moment when the tree is