The iconic New York City Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree was lit Wednesday night, officially announcing the start of the 2025 holiday season in the Big Apple.

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Thousands packed Rockefeller Plaza to be on hand when the 50,000 LED lights that were wrapped around the 75-foot Norway spruce blinked to life shortly before 10 p.m. EST. during the 93rd annual event.

The 11-ton tree hails from East Greenbush, N.Y., and was donated by the Russ family, on whose land was the tree grew for more than 60 of its 75 years, according to Rockefeller Center.

According to organizers, the 70 spikes of the resplendent Swarovski star at the tree's peak are decorated with 3 million crystals, with the entire ornament weighing about 900 pounds, while the tens of thousands of LED lights, if stretched out in a single string, would span 5 miles.

The night included performances by Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth, Halle Bailey, Marc Anthony, Michael Buble, Reba McEntire and, of course, the Radio City Rockettes, among others.

The spruce was hauled to the plaza Nov. 8, and has been in wait nearly a month for the big day.

Wednesday's tree lighting continues a Manhattan tradition that goes back to the early 1930s.

The tree will remain lit through early January, with final dates to be announced later.