Every Christmas, thousands of New Yorkers (and tourists) travel to the bright and brilliant nexus of town
After you finish Thanksgiving dinner, you have full permission to start celebrating Christmas in NYC, especially during these can’t-miss Christmas tree lighting ceremonies. The city already starts looking pretty festive with all the Christmas lights and holiday markets popping up. Soon, you will see Christmas trees on display at many of the best NYC parks and attractions. To ensure you don’t miss a single bulb or star being lit, we included the tree lighting dates for all the popular yuletide trees in New York (that we know of) below. Mark your calendars and start humming your favorite Christmas carols!
November 19: Origami Holiday Tree at the American Museum of Natural History
November 26: Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square Tree Lighting
November 28: Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting
November 29: New York Stock Exchange Christmas Tree Lighting
November 29: Central Park Tree Lighting
December 1: 6th Annual Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting at Astoria Park
December 2: Park Avenue Tree Lighting
December 3: Seaport District Holiday Block Party and Tree Lighting
December 4: Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park Tree Lighting
December 5: Washington Square Park Tree Lighting
December 6: Madison Square Park Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 8: Holiday on the Hudson
