tree lighting rockefeller center 2008
The famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will be lit for the first time this holiday season on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008. [1]
Rockefeller Center is located in the center of the complex of buildings between 47th and 50th Streets and 5th and 7th Avenues. [2]
For all you folks who’ve contacted me about the Rockefeller Center holiday tree, Christmas tree, however you want to refer to it, how about “the tree,” here’s the arrival, departure and lighting information. [3]
Here’s a 2004 photo of the tree at Rockefeller Center on the evening following the grand lighting in NYC. [4]
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is typically illuminated from 5:30 a.m. [2]
NYC says that most garages within five blocks of Rockefeller Center have an Evening Special rate between $14 and $26 that starts after 5 PM or 6 PM. [1]
The annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony signals the beginning of the Holiday Season in New York City — it’s one of the most exciting times to be in the Big Apple. [5]
As with all other public events in NYC, the crowd forms awfully early, so if you plan to be there then you know what to do since the crowd will of course be huge. [4]
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If you don’t want to brave the crowds for the tree lighting ceremony, you can also see the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree from 5:30AM to 11:30PM daily from December 3rd, 2008 through January 9th, 2009 (and all day long on Christmas Day). [1]
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Typically, the Radio City Rockettes perform and there are also ice skaters performing in the Rockefeller Ice Rink. [2]
For those of you watching the Tree Lighting Ceremony at home, the annual star-studded event will be broadcast live on NBC 7-9pm. [5]
This full-color art guide provides an in-depth look at the art and architecture of Rockefeller Center. [1]
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Sources:
[1] 2008 Tree Lighting Ceremony At Rockefeller Center — Join Celebrities … (manhattan.about.com/od/
[2] Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree - Visitors Guide to Rockefeller … (gonyc.about.com/od/christmassights/
[3] Rockefeller Center tree information (Lifeskate) (lifeskate.com/skate/2008/11/
[4] NYC - Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree - New York City - New Yorkled (www.newyorkled.com/
[5] Rockefeller Christmas Tree, Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting … (www.lovetoeatandtravel.com/Site/US/