New York, NY – The iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit Wednesday evening, December 4, 2025, marking the official start of the holiday season in Midtown Manhattan.

Video recorded by X user New York City Kopp shows the 75-foot Norwegian spruce covered in 50,000 twinkling LED lights, crowned by a 900-pound Swarovski crystal star.

The 21-second clip captures the tree glowing against the nighttime skyline, framed by the golden Prometheus statue, smaller decorated evergreens, and the illuminated facade of 30 Rockefeller Plaza glowing in blue and red tones.

Crowds gathered on the ice rink below, bundled in winter clothing amid festive garlands and sweeping spotlights.

Thousands attended the ceremony, with the tree—harvested from upstate New York and weighing 11 tons—standing as the centerpiece of the annual celebration. Clear skies allowed the event to unfold without weather interruptions.

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