Rockefeller Center is ringed by security and metal barricades during the tree lighting ceremony and there are several street closures in place for the event.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 5:44PM NYPD is urging "elevated vigilance" during Wednesday night's Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting -- the first in a series of holiday season events that could be easy targets.
"Additionally, during both this year's and last year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, demonstrators attempted to disrupt the event by jumping barricades at the same location along the route. While this year,while chanting and held up a banner, last year, a group of people dressed in white jumpsuits splashed fake blood and attempted to glue their hands to the pavement."
Rockefeller Center is ringed by security and metal barricades during the tree lighting ceremony, and anyone who is not cleared to be there is pushed to the periphery.
Nypd Street Closures Security 15622519
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting: How to watch, what time it starts and what to knowJust one night before the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is lit for the season, New Yorkers are sharing their excitement for the holiday tradition. WNBC’s Marc Santia has some advice on the best spots to view the tree for the lighting ceremony and the days after.
Read more »
NYC street closures for the Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony this weekNYC street closures for the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony could begin as early as Monday.
Read more »
Widower who donated this year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree suffers stroke weeks before lighting ceremonyEarl Albert's family hopes he'll heal in time to attend the lighting ceremony for the tree he donated to Rockefeller Center in honor of his late wife.
Read more »
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree cut down for journey to NYCThe Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting is on Dec. 4. The tree is getting cut down today.
Read more »
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in NYCThis year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, a 74-foot Norway spruce, arrived in New York City from Massachusetts.
Read more »
Thalia Set for ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ & More Uplifting Moments in Latin MusicFrom career milestones to major announcements, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened this week.
Read more »