• Home
  • News
  • Coins2Day 500
  • Tech
  • Finance
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia
Arts & EntertainmentRockefeller Center Christmas tree

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Is on Its Way

By
Madeline Farber
Madeline Farber
Down Arrow Button Icon
By
Madeline Farber
Madeline Farber
Down Arrow Button Icon
November 10, 2016, 4:00 PM ET
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
Photo by Bryan Bedder — Getty Images

You know the holidays are getting closer when the Rockefeller Christmas tree is headed to New York City.

This year, a 94-foot Norway spruce will go up in 30 Rock, according to NBC4. The tree was cut down Thursday morning in Oneonta, N.Y., and is already making its 140-mile journey to Manhattan.

The tree is the second largest to ever be in Rockefeller Center, according to NBC4—it took two cranes to move the tree onto a flatbed truck. It’s expected to arrive by Saturday.

About 100 people in Oneonta community came to watch the massive tree be taken down, NBC4 reports.

The tree—which will be strung with a whopping 50,000 lights—will be switched on during a live broadcast on Nov. 30, and will be on display until Jan. 7. After the spruce is taken down, it will most likely be milled into lumber for Habitat for Humanity, according to NBC4.

Although the first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was put up in 1931 during the Great Depression, the first official tree lighting there wasn’t until 1933, notes NBC4.

About the Author
By Madeline Farber
See full bioRight Arrow Button Icon
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Coins2Day 500
  • Global 500
  • Coins2Day 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • Future 50
  • World’s Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
Sections
  • Finance
  • Leadership
  • Success
  • Tech
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Environment
  • Coins2Day Crypto
  • Health
  • Retail
  • Lifestyle
  • Politics
  • Newsletters
  • Magazine
  • Features
  • Commentary
  • Mpw
  • CEO Initiative
  • Conferences
  • Personal Finance
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Coins2Day Brand Studio
  • Coins2Day Analytics
  • Coins2Day Conferences
  • Business Development
About Us
  • About Us
  • Editorial Calendar
  • Press Center
  • Work At Coins2Day
  • Diversity And Inclusion
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map

© 2025 Coins2Day Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
FORTUNE is a trademark of Coins2Day Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.