5 minutes, masks and distance: how to personally see the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center
'02.12.2020'
Vita Popova
It's easier to face the Pope this year than to see New York's main Christmas tree. About what precautions were introduced for those wishing to visit the famous location, said the publication New York Post.
The lights on the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center haven’t even turned on yet, and people have already begun to gather to feel the much-needed holiday spirit amid the pandemic. Therefore, for the sake of everyone's safety, the authorities have introduced directives that people will have to follow if they want to see the tree up close. The new requirements were published on December 1 by the City of New York.
First, this year New Yorkers will not be able to personally observe the traditional lighting of lights on a tree scheduled for December 2nd. It will be possible to watch the ceremony only on TV or online.
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But from December 3, everyone will be able to come again to admire the beautifully decorated tree - from Thursday the location will be open to visitors every day from 6 am to midnight. True, to visit it, you will need to book a place, and only five minutes will be allocated for the visit.
There will also be a special ticket booking system: A group of four people can visit the location at the same time. Groups of five will be split into several smaller groups to avoid crowding.
In addition, to get to the location, you will first need go through the virtual queue. For convenience and to avoid crowds, you can scan the QR code to see the waiting time and receive a text message when it's time to return to the queue.
Of course, all visitors will be required wear masks and maintain social distance a few meters.
Commenting on the strict rules for those wishing to see the main symbol of Christmas and New Year, the Mayor of New York said: “I look forward to returning many of our traditions next year so that we can personally enjoy them. But let's stay safe this year so that everyone can make it to next year and enjoy these traditions with us. ”
