When is the 2024 Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting ceremony? Date, time, how to watch
Everyone's favorite annual dose of Christmas cheer is coming to our television screens soon.
The Rockefeller tree lighting ceremony will air during the first week of December. This year's tree was transported from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
It's the first time the tree has come from the state since 1959. It arrived in New York City earlier this month, on November 9.
The show is expected to be filled with exciting performances and over 50,000 sparkly multi-colored lights. Here's how to watch:
Where to watch NBC's 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center'
The live broadcast will air on Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. It runs until 10 p.m. ET.
Who is hosting the special?
Earlier this month, singer Kelly Clarkson announced that she will host the two-hour special for the second year.
"The city is so magical. I love the holidays in New York. Living here during Christmas is like you're in a movie. There's nothing like it in the world," she gushed on her talk show, "The Kelly Clarkson Show."
"I'm very excited," she added. "I'm going to dress warm again."
NBC "TODAY"anchors Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie, and Hoda Kotb will also be in attendance.
What artists are performing?
According to NBC, in addition to Clarkson, viewers can expect performances from:
- Radio City Rockettes
- Jennifer Hudson
- Coco Jones
- Megan Hilty
- Little Big Town
- Thalia
- RAYE
- The Backstreet Boys
- Dan + Shay
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for Paste BN. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com.