The massive, 85 foot tall Norway spruce will be illuminated with about 45,000 LED lights and a9½-foot-wide Swarovski star.
MAP: Street closures for Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony
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Tonight, thousands of people will pack Rockefeller Center to watch the annual Christmas tree lighting.
Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Mariah Carey, Cyndi Lauperand big names will perform at tonight’s event that has been held since 1933.
The New York Police Department will have the following streets closed starting at 3.p.m until the end of the event. Avoid driving and use public transportation.
48thStreet between Avenue of the Americas and Fifth Avenue
49thStreet between Avenue of the Americas and Fifth Avenue
50thStreet between Avenue of the Americas and Fifth Avenue
51st Street between Avenue of the Americas and Fifth Avenue
