NEWSLighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree kicks off the holidays: See it in photosUSA TODAYThe Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has been lit, officially kicking off the holiday season. Click through to see the best moments from Wednesday night's 86th Annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree ceremony in New York City.Mary Altaffer, AP"Today" anchors Al Roker, Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin hosted this year's festivities Michael Loccisano, Getty Images… which included a performance from Kellie Pickler, who sang "Santa Baby.John Lamparski, Getty ImagesMario Lopez and his family joined thousands of New York revelers.Nicholas Hunt, WireImageOf course, it wouldn't have been a Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting ceremony without the Radio City Rockettes.John Lamparski, Getty ImagesOther performers included Billy Porter.John Lamparski, Getty ImagesThis year's tree is wrapped in five miles of multicolored lights.John Lamparski, Getty ImagesFeatured Weekly Ad