The 89th Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting took place Weds evening, December 1stbetween West 40th and 50th street; Fifth and Sixth avenue in New York City. The tree decorated was 80 years old; 79 foot Norway Spruce from Devon and Julie Price home in Elkton, Maryland.
The tree was strung with over 50,000 colored LEDs and a crystal Swarovski star with three million crystals. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Rob Speyer; President/CEO Tishman lit the tree.
Performances before the lighting of the tree included Harry Connick Jr, Brad Paisley, Pentatonix, Carrie Underwood, Radio City Rockettes, Jose Feliciano. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden also televised a message.
Hunter Wells/Nancy Ann Peterson, photographer/ Dec. 1, 2021; 11:45 pm