Rockefeller Center is getting its annual spruce-up.

The massive Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lifted into place in the Midtown hub Saturday, marking the official start of the holiday season.

A crowd swarmed the 75-foot-tall fir in the hour before the tree took its traditional spot in the well-known square, despite some early rain showers.

“It’s surreal! I’ve seen it up at Christmas time, but to see the process is cool,” said Leanne Garza, 36, who planned a vacation to the Big Apple with friend Kaissa Trevino from South Texas just to see the tree.

“It’s going to be part of our memories of being in New York City for sure!”

Trevino, 33, agreed.

“This is my first time. I’m really excited to see it go up. [Since] I was a kid, I’ve always wanted to see it,” Trevino said.

“I knew

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