Get ready to jingle your bells! The annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony is taking place tonight, featuring a stunning Norway spruce from Massachusetts.
This year’s tree is the first from New York State since 1959 and has been adorned with five miles of light strands, showcasing over 50,000 multicolored LED bulbs. The crowning glory is a dazzling Swarovski star, boasting 3 million crystals.
Here are the essential details you need to know:
* Performers: Kelly Clarkson, Backstreet Boys, Dan + Shay, Megan Hilty, Jennifer Hudson, Coco Jones, Little Big Town, RAYE, Thalia, and The Radio City Rockettes.
* Tree origin: Donated by the Albert family of West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, this 74-foot Norway spruce is a first for New York State since 1959.
* Street closures: Expect disruptions on 46th-52nd Streets between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue, as well as on Madison Avenue and surrounding streets.
The tree will be displayed from December 1st to mid-January, with extended hours on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. After its time in the spotlight, it will be repurposed into lumber for Habitat for Humanity, continuing its legacy of giving long after the season ends.
Stay tuned for live updates and don’t miss this magical event!
Source: https://www.fox5ny.com/news/rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremony