2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Schedule. The lighting of rockefeller center’s towering christmas tree—traditionally on the first wednesday after thanksgiving—is a perennial highlight. Crowds flock to rockefeller plaza as early as 2 pm to witness the spectacular rockefeller center tree lighting ceremony.

Some adjacent locations offer special parties that guarantee a view of the rockefeller center tree lighting. The lighting of the christmas tree will take place on wednesday, dec.