Overview
- The 93rd annual lighting took place December 3 in New York City and was broadcast nationally on NBC with Today anchors Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin and Al Roker helping preside.
- Thousands packed Rockefeller Plaza in freezing conditions as the lights were switched on shortly before 10 p.m. EST.
- Performers included Kristin Chenoweth, Brad Paisley, New Edition, Halle Bailey, Marc Anthony, Michael Bublé, Gwen Stefani, Laufey and the Radio City Rockettes.
- Rockefeller Center said the 11-ton Norway spruce was donated by the Russ family, who grew it in East Greenbush for more than 60 of its 75 years.
- Organizers noted the LEDs would span about five miles if laid end to end, and the tree will remain lit through early January with final dates to be announced.