For many of us, it’s the annual lighting of the always majestic Rockerfeller Center Christmas Tree. In recent years however the living Christmas tree idea has shifted to out in the landscape.
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The tree-lighting ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Drivers are urged to stay away from the area near Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall between 3 to 11 p.m., according to NYPD. “If anything ever does break, it’s so easy to just replace a component of your tree”.
Tonight, the 2015 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be lit for the first time.
Christmas in the Park is presented by the City of Henderson in partnership with the Henderson Breakfast Lions.
Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to courageous a damp and dismal December day with an 80% chance of precipitation. A star made of Swarovski crystal is the crowning jewel. Many more viewers will watch from home as performers such as James Taylor, Mary J. Blige, Andrea Bocelli, Pentatonix and Carly Rae Jepsen will perform.
When the tree is taken down, it will be milled into lumber for Habitat for Humanity.
At the entrance we have staggered varying heights of hollies to mimic a grove of Christmas trees you might find in the forest. It wasn’t broadcast live until the 1950s.
Having the tree lighting in Old Town Ramona will promote the town’s history as well as Main Street businesses, said Knott.
The 61-foot-tall white fir at the West Steps of the Capitol building will light up at 5 p.m., but with none of the planned fanfare.
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Tree lighting ceremonies are happening locally across Palm Beach County.
