Radio City Christmas Spectacular Opens

Radio City Music Hall kicked off the 2025 Christmas Spectacular tonight with sold-out crowds and new drone-powered Santa. The 90-minute show—X hit 85,000 posts—featured classic wooden soldiers and 36-inch Rockette kicks. $20 lobby cocoa sold 4,500; digital snow fell on 6th Ave. Runs through January 5. NYC holidays—Rockettes kick off.

35 new drones flew above; a Harlem Rockette’s kick went viral. Tradition since 1933 sells 1M tickets yearly, per city data. Pop-up Santa photos wrapped the block. New LED marquee danced in sync. A Bronx grandma brought her 9th generation. Radio City’s vibe—NYC’s holiday heart.

It’s not perfect—$400 tickets sting. Still, 6K standing ovations and perfect precision made pure joy, with 99% calling it “bucket-list magic.” Post-show, 6th Avenue buzzed with red bows. Season dances—NYC shines.

Rockette’s 32—kick queen? Drone tech’s 39—sky star. Radio City glowed; NYC smiled. Christmas Spectacular—kick on.