See It: Rockefeller Center Tree Lit Up For 2017 Season

MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, NY — One of New York City's largest holiday seasons spectacles went down Wednesday night when the giant tree in Rockefeller Center was lit for the first time. Mayor Bill de Blasio, the "Today" newscast and a number of entertainers were on hand to ring in the holiday season and flip the light switch.

If you missed it, don't freak out. Patch has you covered with plenty of images and videos from Wednesday night to help you relive the event.

Thousands of people flocked to Midtown Manhattan Wednesday night to see the lights and performances from artists such as Brett Eldredge, Harry Connick Jr., Leslie Odom, Train, Gwen Stefani and The Tenors at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

Here's the moment the tree was lit in front of a jam-packed Rockefeller Center crowd:

The tree will remain lit and on display Rockefeller Center through Jan. 7. In the tree's post-Rockefeller Center life it will be donated to Habitat for Humanity to be made into lumber to help build homes for those in need.

While the tree remains on display, the NYPD will close 49th and 50th streets between Fifth and Sixth avenues to all vehicle traffic. The roads will be closed from 5 p.m.-12 a.m. on weekdays and from 1 p.m.-12 a.m. on weekends.

Check out more photos of the festivities below:

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