Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony 2025

New York City is bustling with holiday cheer as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony kicked off the festive season on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

The Christmas tree is seen before being lit during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting in New York City on December 3, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
The Christmas tree is seen before being lit during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting in New York City on Dec. 3, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 03: (L-R) Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie, and Craig Melvin attend the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 03, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Al Roker, left, Savannah Guthrie, and Craig Melvin attend the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
People look out of the window during the 93rd annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
People look out of the window during the 93rd annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
US R&B group New Edition performs during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting in New York on December 3, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
R&B group New Edition performs during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting in New York on Dec. 3, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree ahead of the 93rd annual lighting ceremony, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree ahead of the 93rd annual lighting ceremony, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 03: Marc Anthony performs during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 03, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Singer Marc Anthony performs during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Icelandic singer Laufey performs during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting in New York on December 3, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
Singer Laufey performs during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting in New York on December 3, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 03: New Edition performs during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 03, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
New Edition performs during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 03: Kristin Chenoweth performs during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 03, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Kristin Chenoweth performs during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 03: (L-R) Reba McEntire and Kristin Chenoweth perform during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 03, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Reba McEntire and Kristin Chenoweth perform during the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 3, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
The Christmas tree stands illuminated moments after being lit during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting in New York City on December 3, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
The Christmas tree stands illuminated moments after being lit during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting in New York City on December 3, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
The Christmas tree stands illuminated moments after being lit during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting in New York City on December 3, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
The Christmas tree stands illuminated moments after being lit during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting in New York City on Dec. 3, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
The Christmas tree stands illuminated moments after being lit during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting in New York City on December 3, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)
The Christmas tree stands illuminated moments after being lit during the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting in New York City on Dec. 3, 2025. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)

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