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The festivities for the 81st Christmas in Rockefeller Center begin at 7 p.m. and last until 9 p.m. EST. If you’re unable to view the tree lighting and performances on your TV, click here to view the livestream.
As far as the performances go, Mary J. Blige, the Goo Goo Dolls, Jewel, Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Ariana Grande will be performing tonight, so stay tuned as we post each artist’s performance.
At 8:55 p.m., the legendary Swarovski star will be placed on top of the 76-foot tree, so be sure to watch.
PHOTO: The first Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in 1931, with St. Patrick's Cathedral visible in background pic.twitter.com/1UiP8Pd4f5
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 4, 2013
Happy Holidays!
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