The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting event is approaching, and here's what you need to know if you want to attend lie or watch on TV.

Millions of people flock to see the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York City every single year. Over 50,000 lights and a stunning Swarovski star decorate this Big Apple icon, illuminating Manhattan for the holiday season.

The tree will be decorated over the next few weeks with more than 50,000 multi-colored LED lights and crowned with a Swarovski star before the tree lighting ceremony.

As revealed on TODAY, the 2024 Rockefeller Christmas tree hails from West Stockbridge ... the stunning evergreen sits square in the middle of Rockefeller Center, patiently awaiting the highly-anticipated lighting on Wednesday, December 4.