Christmas is coming, and so are the end-of-the-year holiday traditions.
One season favorite is watching the Rockefeller tree lighting ceremony in New York City. This year's 75-foot-tall Norway Spruce is from East Greenbush, which is about 150 miles from Manhattan.
The tree, approximately 75 years old, wasscouted from a local family's property.It was cut and transported to the city in early November.
The grand fixture will bedecorated with 50,000 LED Christmas lightswith a Swarovski star on top. Here's how to watch the tree lighting from home.
First lady Melania Trump greets the White House Christmas Tree
Where to watch NBC's 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center'
Thelive broadcast of the tree lightingwill premiere on NBC and Peacock on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. ET.
Who is hosting the special?
The special will be hosted by country icon Reba McEntire, who is also slated to perform. NBC "TODAY" anchors Craig Melvin, Al Roker, and Savannah Guthrie will also be in attendance.
"Reba's about to light up your holiday season!"NBC said in an Oct. 23social media post.McEntire stars in the network's sitcom "Happy's Place" and serves as a coach on the 28th season of "The Voice."
Last year's host was musician and talk showhost Kelly Clarkson.
What artists are performing?
According to NBC, artists from R&B to country will perform at the annual event. The list includes:
Halle Bailey
New Edition
Gwen Stefani
Marc Anthony
Michael Bublé
Laufey
Kristin Chenoweth
Brad Paisley
Carly Pearce
Radio City Rockettes
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:When is the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting? Time, how to watch