NY celebrates Christmas tree lighting with tight security

Here’s a list of some of the tree lighting events in the county.

Flanked by his wife, two daughters and mother-in-law, Obama led the countdown in windy President’s Park, across the street from their home at the White House, in a celebration that included performances by pop singer Aloe Blacc and rock band Fall Out Boy.

The Season of Wonder and Light in Arcata kicks off Friday, Dec. 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. on the Plaza with stories, songs, blessings and the lighting of the trees (free).

An American holiday tradition started by President Calvin Coolidge in 1923, the National Christmas Tree Lighting is a great example of the countless ways there are to #FindYourPark.

According to the multiple verified NBC News Twitter accounts, Lester Holt was anchoring a special edition of the news at 6:30 p.m. ET. Performers include Kearny’s sixth grade chorus and the Kearny High School Ensemble.

New York City on Wednesday celebrated its annual lighting of a giant Christmas tree near Rockefeller Center with a heavy police presence, especially after the mass shooting in southern California.

The event will feature singing from local school children and appearances by the Hoboken Fire Department and Santa.

Speaker Paul Ryan participated in his first tree lighting as Speaker and said he was in awe of the beauty of the tree.