Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

Rockefeller Center will celebrate its 91st Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in the heart of New York City. A few minutes before 10 p.m. EST, the Tree’s 50,000 multi-colored lights and Swarovski star topper will be set aglow for the first time in the season, officially ushering in the holidays and festive cheer.

The Tree will be lit daily from 5 a.m. – midnight until Jan. 13 at 10 p.m. On Christmas Day, the Tree is lit for 24 hours and on New Year’s Eve it is lit from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.