Rockefeller Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting 2025. This year, the plaza introduced its magnificent pick from vestal, new york. Cnn — the kickoff to the christmas season in new york city isn’t complete without the annual tree lighting at rockefeller center.

That tradition is scheduled for. The christmas tree at rockefeller center will be illuminated by more than 50,000 multicolored lights on wednesday, kicking off a midtown manhattan holiday.