During the holidays, the Rockefeller Christmas Tree is a popular tourist attraction where an estimate of 125 million people visit each year. Every year, the tree is decked out with thousands of lights and topped with a huge star. It is a beloved tradition and a symbol of the holiday season in New York.

The Rockefeller Tree has been a tradition for more than eight decades, beginning in 1933. Each and every year, millions of visitors people go to see it around the holidays. Surrounding the tree is the famous Rockefeller Center Ice Rink where tourists can skate to get the full, festive experience.

This year’s tree is an 80 foot tall Norway Spruce tree from Vestal, New York. The tree has about 50,000 lights, which totals out to be about five miles of wire. The 2023 tree was donated from Jackie and Matt McGinley that was grown in their yard. Matt McGinley is the drummer and co-founder of the band Gym Class Heroes.

The Rockefeller Christmas Tree sits in the middle of the city as a symbol of tradition, joy, and magic of the holiday season.