Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting

The holly, jolly, best time of the year got a light-filled launch on Wednesday, when the towering Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center was officially turned on.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas because the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be illuminated on Wednesday.

It’s a sure-fire way to know that the holiday season has almost arrived: the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has arrived in New York City.

Follow NBC New York on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for exclusive behind-the-scenes video and photos from the lighting ceremony. One of the brightest signs of the holiday season has come to light. The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was officially turned on Wednesday night, at an event featuring celebrities including Idina Menzel, Lea Michele and Ne-Yo among the performers. The iconic tree was illuminated in...