Photos: Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting 2018

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Photos: Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting 2018

A massive Norway spruce has been lit up in a tradition that ushers in Christmastime in New York City. Mayor Bill de Blasio flipped the switch Wednesday night to light the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is lit during the 86th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR TISHMAN SPEYER - The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree stands lit, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in New York. The 72-foot tall Norway spruce is covered with more than 50,000 multi-colored LED lights and a new Swarovski star and will remain lit until Jan. 7. (Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer)

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR TISHMAN SPEYER - The group Pentatonix performs at the 2018 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in New York. (Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer)

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR TISHMAN SPEYER - Kellie Pickler performs at the 2018 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in New York. (Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer)

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR TISHMAN SPEYER - The Radio City Rockettes perform at the 2018 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in New York. (Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer)

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR TISHMAN SPEYER - Billy Porter performs at the 2018 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in New York. (Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer)

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR TISHMAN SPEYER - Darci Lynne and Petunia perform at the 2018 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in New York. (Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer)

The Rockettes perform during the 86th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

People watch as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is lit during the 86th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR TISHMAN SPEYER - The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree stands lit, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in New York. The 72-foot tall Norway spruce is covered with more than 50,000 multi-colored LED lights and a new Swarovski star and will remain lit until Jan. 7. (Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer)

The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is lit during the 86th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR TISHMAN SPEYER - Lissette Gutierrez, left, and Shirley Figueroa, of Wallkill, NY, pose in front of the tree they donated to serve as this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in New York. (Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer)

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR TISHMAN SPEYER - The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree stands lit, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in New York. The 72-foot tall Norway spruce is covered with more than 50,000 multi-colored LED lights and a new Swarovski star and will remain lit until Jan. 7. (Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer)

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR TISHMAN SPEYER - The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree stands lit, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in New York. The 72-foot tall Norway spruce is covered with more than 50,000 multi-colored LED lights and a new Swarovski star and will remain lit until Jan. 7. (Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer)

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR TISHMAN SPEYER - New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, left, Tishman Speyer Chairman Jerry Speyer, center, and Tishman Speyer President and CEO Rob Speyer, right, light the 2018 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in New York. (Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer)

Kellie Pickler performs during the 86th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

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The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is lit during the 86th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

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