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The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center will proceed as scheduled despite the tragic incident involving the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson. The ceremony, a beloved holiday tradition dating back to the 1930s, will take place at 8 p.m. Eastern time and will be broadcast live on NBC.
Rockefeller Center officials have confirmed that the event will go on with heightened security measures in place. The N.Y.P.D. will deploy a significant number of police officers, including aviation and canine units, to ensure the safety of attendees. Jeffrey Maddrey, the chief of department for the N.Y.P.D., has assured the public of a “massive police presence” at the ceremony.
The iconic 74-foot-tall Christmas tree, adorned with over 50,000 multicolor LED lights and weighing 11 tons, was transported to Manhattan from Massachusetts last month. The star-studded lineup of performers for the event includes Kelly Clarkson, the Backstreet Boys, Thalia, and the Radio City Rockettes.
Despite the tragic events leading up to the ceremony, the spirit of the holiday season will shine bright at Rockefeller Center as the community comes together to celebrate this cherished tradition.
Source: The NY Times
