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One of the country’s longest-running Christmas season traditions is tonight, as the massive Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City is going to be lit up for the 86th time.
The ceremony, which kicks off at 8 p.m. EST, will be hosted by NBC stalwarts Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, and Craig Morgan, and will include performances by Dianna Ross, John Legend, Martina McBride, Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Kellie Pickler, Pentatonix, Brett Eldredge, and Darci Lynne.
In addition to the main ceremony, a special pre-show hosted by Mario Lopez, Stefan Holt, and Natalie Pasquarella will kick off at 7 p.m. EST. Security at the highly-public New York City event is reportedly through the roof.
The 2018 tree is a 12-ton, 72-foot tall Norway Spruce tree from Wallkill, New York.
Find out how to watch the 2018 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony online below!
86th Annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Viewing Details
Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Channel: NBC
Live Stream: NBC Live
Mobile Stream: NBC App on the App Store and Google Play
Hosts: Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, and Craig Morgan
Performers: Dianna Ross, John Legend, Martina McBride, Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Kellie Pickler, Pentatonix, Brett Eldredge, Darci Lynne
How to Watch the Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting 2018 Online
You can live stream the 2018 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony online through the NBC Live website. You will need to sign in with your cable provider information to access the stream.