The Christmas tree lights are turned on for the first time at Rockefeller Center in New York City on Wednesday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Stage workers wear face shields and masks as they prepare for the tree-lighting ceremony. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Tori Kelly performs at the ceremony. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Mayor Bill de Blasio (R) and his wife, Chirlane McCray, bump elbows after the Christmas tree lights are turned on. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Broadcast show co-host Al Roker introduces a performer. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Dan+Shay take the stage. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
The streets surrounding Rockefeller Center are closed to pedestrians and guarded by police after the Christmas tree lights are turned on. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Candy cane and holiday decorations are on display on Sixth Avenue. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
The ceremony is seen from the surrounding closed street. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
The streets surrounding Rockefeller Center are empty. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
The tree will be on display through early January and will be open to visitors daily. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
In an ordinary season, the Rockefeller tree draws 750,000 visitors. Crowds are not allowed this year during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Holiday decorations are on display on Sixth Avenue. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
