New Yorkers enjoy Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting with COVID-19 safety guidelines

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting had a limited number of viewing areas this year, but New Yorkers were excited for the event Wednesday night. 

The NYPD implemented some COVID-19 safety distance guidelines. 

For the next few weeks expect street closures and delays when traveling near Rockefeller Center, use caution when driving in the surrounding area. pic.twitter.com/szNKLl3mdK

— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 1, 2021

There were only two access points, police say: West 48th Street/Fifth Avenue and West 51st Street/Sixth Avenue.