NYC's Famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree To Come From MA

WEST STOCKBRIDGE, MA — The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, around which millions of people from all around the world will gather in New York City this holiday season, will come from West Stockbridge, Massachusetts.

The tree, which stands 74 feet tall and weighs in at 11 tons, will be cut on Nov. 7 and make its grand arrival on Nov. 9, Rockefeller Center announced on social media and online Monday.

This year marks the first time since 1959 that the famous tree will come from the Bay State, and it's no mystery why it was chosen: Its massive height dwarfs the average Norway spruce, which typically only grows to 40 or 60 feet, according to the city of Ann Arbor.

Its arrival will be celebrated with a day of festivities, which will include activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on South Plaza with additional happenings under 30 Rock and at Top of the Rock.

Visit Rockefeller Center's website for more information on the events including performances, book readings, caricature portraits, and visits with Santa and his elves.

Finally, the grand tree-lighting event will take place Dec. 4 during the live "Christmas at Rockefeller Center" broadcast. After that, the tree will be lit daily from 5 a.m. to midnight. On Christmas Eve, the tree will be lit for 24 hours, and on New Year's Eve, it will be lit from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.

If you miss it over the holidays, don't worry: the tree will still be standing proud through mid-January!