Roosevelt Island Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Photo by Alexis Villafane

Photo by Alexis Villafane

Last night was a perfect setting for the Roosevelt Island Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Blackwell Plaza. The weather cooperated wonderfully with a clear chilly night but not so cold as to be uncomfortable and Roosevelt Islanders came out to attend the event in what appeared to me to be record numbers. There were several hundred people who listened to Christmas Carols sung by Roosevelt Island children and other residents as well as brief greetings by government officials. Santa Clause arrived with presents and then came the lighting of the Tree. A very nice event. Good job by RIOC!
Roosevelt Island 360 provides the picture of the lit Holiday Tree.


And here a video from Truveo of Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Find more videos like this on www.truveo.com.

UPDATE - 12/2/07 - Here's another view of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting shot by a spectator.

This is just one of the reasons why New York is so beautiful during the Holidays.
You Tube link is here.