This year, the tree and its 50,000-plus lights will be lit on December 2. The tree is a Norway spruce from Oneonta, New York, clocking in at over 75 feet tall and about 11 tons.
It's suggested people stay home and watch the live broadcast of the lighting, which is airing from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on NBC. From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. there will also be an hour of live music from artists including the Goo Goo Dolls and Kelly Clarkson, according to Today.