Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting 2024

Schedule

Fri Nov 29 2024 at 07:00 pm to Sun Jan 05 2025 at 11:00 pm

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Location

New York, N.Y. | New York, NY

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The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting is an annual NYC tradition. Don't miss the celebration at Rockefeller Center!


The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is the most famous symbol of the holiday season in New York. When thinking of Christmas in New York, the first thing that comes to mind is always the Rockefeller Tree Lighting 2024. Every year, the most famous Christmas Tree in NYC is adorned with over 50 thousand lights. Millions of visitors from all over the world come to New York to take a picture with this Holiday Tree. This holiday tree in Midtown Manhattan is as iconic as the Macy’s Christmas Windows in New York.


Where is the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree?

The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is located at Rockefeller Plaza in Midtown Manhattan. The exact address is 30 Rockefeller Plaza, between West 49th and 50th Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues. The bustling location of the Christmas Tree is at the heart of New York City, making it easily accessible to tourists and locals alike.


When will be the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in 2024?

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2024 will take place on November 29, 2024. This date follows the tradition of holding the event on the first Wednesday after Thanksgiving. This year, Thanksgiving falls on November 28, which leads to the selection of December 4 for this iconic holiday event.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be lit precisely at 9:57 PM. However, the event, featuring high-profile international guests, begins around 7 PM.


Schedule of the 2024 Holiday Tree from December 5 to early January:

The lights on the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be on every day between December 5, 2024, and early January 2025. The Holiday Tree in New York will be lit daily from 5 AM to midnight. On December 24, the tree is lit for 24 hours. On New Year’s Eve, the lights are turned off at 9 PM.


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