Rockefeller Christmas tree is cut down
The 75-foot-high Norway Spruce was cut down early Thursday morning and hoisted onto a flatbed truck by crane. It will travel 140 miles (225 kilometers) to Rockefeller Center. The wrapped tree will be brought into New York City by flatbed truck and raised into place at Rockefeller Center on Saturday, Nov. 8.
NEW YORK – O Christmas tree, o Christmas tree, enjoy your trip to New York City!
Rockefeller Christmas tree headed to NYC
What we know:
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is one of the crown jewels of the city, drawing tourists from all over the world.Â
This year’s tree has officially started its journey to the Big Apple.
Details about this year’s tree
The 75-foot-tall Norway Spruce was cut down Thursday morning in East Greenbush, weighing 11 tons.
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED TISHMAN SPEYER – Workers prepare to crane a wrapped 75-foot tall, 11-ton Norway Spruce, that will serve as this year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, onto a flatbed truck, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in East Greenbush, NY. The wrapp
The tree will be brought into New York City by flatbed truck and raised into place at Rockefeller Center on Saturday, Nov. 8.
After being wrapped with over 50,000 LED lights and topped with a Swarovski star, the tree will be lit on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Those who can’t attend in person can watch the live broadcast, “Christmas in Rockefeller Center.”
This year’s “Meet the Tree Day” will run Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free to enter but advanced registration is encouraged.
The Source: This article includes reporting from the Associated Press and information from Rockefeller Center’s website.