Rockefeller Center's Christmas tree begins 140-mile journey from Massachusetts

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSTM) — The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is making its journey to New York City!

The11-ton Norway Sprucein West Stockbridge, Massachusetts was cut on Thursday.

It's the first time the tree has come from Massachusetts since 1959, according to real estate giant Tishman Speyer.

The 74-foot tall and 43-foot wide tree will travel roughly 140 miles to Manhattan, according to Rockefeller Center.

It's expected to arrive in New York City on Saturday where it will be hoisted into place ahead of the annual lighting ceremony.

More than 50,000 multi-colored LEDs will be strung over about 5 miles of wire to adorn the 2024 tree. It will then be crowned with a 9-foot, 900 pound Swarovski star covered in 3 million crystals.

The tree lighting show is set to kick off at 7 p.m. ET on December 4.

Editor's Note: The National News Desk contributed to this report.