The holiday season in New York City officially begins with the 93rd Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony today, Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. Eastern. It will air on NBC.

The tradition has captivated millions for over nine decades, and this year’s event promises dazzling performances, festive cheer, and the iconic moment when the famous Christmas tree lights up Midtown Manhattan.

How to watch this year’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony

You can watch tonight’s ceremony live on NBC. Spanish-language viewers can also tune in to Telemundo’s “Navidades en Rockefeller Center” at 9 p.m. Eastern.

If you don’t have cable or have been affected by Fubo’s carriage dispute with NBC and want to watch, you can stream the ceremony live for free on DIRECTV using the platform’s free

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