The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is on its way to NYC.
This year’s Norway Spruce is going to be a special one — the first from Massachusetts since 1959, courtesy of the Albert family. After 65 years, we New Yorkers have decided to add a little New England flair to our annual Christmas celebration, courtesy of West Stockbridge, MA.
On Thursday, November 7th, the tree was cut down as spectators watched and carolers entertained with festive tunes. This was no easy feat, considering it’s 74 feet tall, weighs 11 tons, and had to be transported onto a 115-foot-long trailer, but the experts got the job done. Now, it’s NYC-bound.
The spruce will arrive in NYC on Saturday, November 9th. If you want to see it before it gets decked out in 50,000 LED lights and topped with a Swarovski crystal star, mark your November calendars! It’s definitely something all New Yorkers should experience at least once! Afterwards, there will be family-friendly activities to enjoy, such as meet and greets with Santa, readings, performances from the Rock and Roll Playhouse, and more. RSVP is required via the Rockefeller Center website.
And of course, the beloved tree lighting will usher in the Christmas season on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024. Details are still to be determined, but we’ll be sure to keep you posted as soon as we learn more. And once the season gets going, believe it or not, the best time to see the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree might not be what you’re thinking. (It might require an early wakeup time, but we promise it’ll be worth it.)
Might we also suggest booking a chalet at Rockefeller Center and some time on the ice rink (now open) to truly ring in the season in the most NYC way possible. We don’t know about you, but we’re definitely anxious for a lovely NYC winter!