Watch the iconic Rockefeller Christmas tree light up in New York City Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY December 5, 2025 at 12:27 AM 0 This dazzling tree is hard to miss. A video shows the 75foottall Norway Spruce lighting up at Rockefeller Center in New York City on Wednesday, Dec. 3, kicking off the holiday season. Thousands of people gathered to watch the magical moment, with some visitors from out of town. "This is my first time in New York, and it really means a lot to me, and I love it," Rudy Tonner of Scotland told CBS New York.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY December 5, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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This dazzling tree is hard to miss.
A video shows the 75-foot-tall Norway Spruce lighting up at Rockefeller Center in New York City on Wednesday, Dec. 3, kicking off the holiday season.
Thousands of people gathered to watch the magical moment, with some visitors from out of town.
"This is my first time in New York, and it really means a lot to me, and I love it," Rudy Tonner of Scotland told CBS New York.
The famous tree is notably decorated with 50,000 multicolored lights and a 900-pound Swarovski star. It was brought to the city from upstate New York in November for the annual event that dates back to 1931.
The Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting, an annual tradition that signals the start of the holiday season, arrived live on NBC and Peacock Wednesday night, complete with performances from Brad Paisley, Laufey and Michael Bublé. Country icon Reba McEntire is serving as host, aided by NBC "TODAY" anchors Craig Melvin, Al Roker, and Savannah Guthrie. Follow along for the best photos of the night, from the stars to the lights, starting with McEntire performing on Dec. 3, 2025.
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The Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting, an annual tradition that signals the start of the holiday season, arrived live on NBC and Peacock Wednesday night, complete with performances from Brad Paisley, Laufey and Michael Bublé. Country icon Reba McEntire is serving as host, aided by NBC "TODAY" anchors Craig Melvin, Al Roker, and Savannah Guthrie. Follow along for the best photos of the night, from the stars to the lights, starting with McEntire performing on Dec. 3, 2025.
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It's Midtown Manhattan at its most lit.
The Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting, an annual tradition that signals the start of the holiday season, arrived live on NBC and Peacock Wednesday night, complete with performances from Brad Paisley, Laufey and Michael Bublé. Country icon Reba McEntire is serving as host, aided by NBC "TODAY" anchors Craig Melvin, Al Roker, and Savannah Guthrie. Follow along for the best photos of the night, from the stars to the lights, starting with McEntire performing on Dec. 3, 2025.
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The Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting, an annual tradition that signals the start of the holiday season, arrived live on NBC and Peacock Wednesday night, complete with performances from Brad Paisley, Laufey and Michael Bublé. Country icon Reba McEntire is serving as host, aided by NBC "TODAY" anchors Craig Melvin, Al Roker, and Savannah Guthrie. Follow along for the best photos of the night, from the stars to the lights, starting with McEntire performing on Dec. 3, 2025.
" src=https://ift.tt/63GqlvN class=caas-img>Reba McEntire and Kristin Chenoweth perform during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2025, in New York City.
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Reba McEntire and Kristin Chenoweth perform during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2025, in New York City.
">Reba McEntire and Kristin Chenoweth perform during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2025, in New York City.
" src=https://ift.tt/PcMOxGB class=caas-img>The Radio City Rockettes perform for the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting.
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The Radio City Rockettes perform for the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting.
">The Radio City Rockettes perform for the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting.
" src=https://ift.tt/qXNIgfx class=caas-img>The Christmas tree is lit during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2025.
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The Christmas tree is lit during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2025.
">The Christmas tree is lit during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2025.
" src=https://ift.tt/zxbE0kD class=caas-img>Kristin Chenoweth performs during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2025, in New York City.
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Kristin Chenoweth performs during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2025, in New York City.
">Kristin Chenoweth performs during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2025, in New York City.
" src=https://ift.tt/gAbyeDC class=caas-img>Carly Pearce and Michael Bublé perform during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2025, in New York City.
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People take photos near the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree hours before it will be lit.
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1 / 24Kristin Chenoweth, Gwen Stefani and more light up Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
It's Midtown Manhattan at its most lit.
The Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting, an annual tradition that signals the start of the holiday season, arrived live on NBC and Peacock Wednesday night, complete with performances from Brad Paisley, Laufey and Michael Bublé. Country icon Reba McEntire is serving as host, aided by NBC "TODAY" anchors Craig Melvin, Al Roker, and Savannah Guthrie. Follow along for the best photos of the night, from the stars to the lights, starting with McEntire performing on Dec. 3, 2025.
Rockefeller Tree Lighting: Kristin Chenoweth, Reba McEntire, more perform
Tree lighting included star-studded performances
The Christmas tree stands illuminated moments after being lit during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting in New York City on December 3, 2025.
The tree lighting ceremony, which aired live on NBC and Peacock, was hosted by Reba McEntire. The musical artist and actress also performed, singing the classic "Let There Be Peace on Earth" and hyping the crowd with "Run Rudolph Run."
Other acts present included Gwen Stefani, who performed "Shake the Snow Globe," "Hot Cocoa" and "You Make It Feel Like Christmas."
Halle Bailey, Marc Anthony, Michael Bublé, Brad Paisley, Carly Pearce, Laufey and New Edition also made appearances, and the Radio City Rockettes hit the stage for their 100th anniversary.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].
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