Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting is set for a chilly Wednesday night in midtown Manhattan. While Christmas and holiday decorations have been showing up in New York City over the past few weeks, none represents the start of the season and spirit of NYC than the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

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An official with the N.Y.P.D. said there would be a “massive police presence” for the event on Wednesday night, including aviation and canine units.