The annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is likely to be the latest scene of protest in New York City as a pro-Palestine group plans to interrupt the holiday event with a rally. The "Flood the Tree Lighting for Gaza" event is planned for 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

The NYPD says that “elevated vigilance” is necessary during this year’s Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony, despite no credible threats, according to an internal NYPD memo

It’s likely no coincidence that the group calls their protest a ‘Flood’ after Hamas’s October 7 terrorist attack was called Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.

Musician Cher is set to headline the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting Wednesday in New York City.

Pro-Palestinian groups said in social media posts they are planning to "flood the tree lighting" in support of Gaza.

This year's Rockefeller Christmas tree ceremony in New York City will see a higher level of security as pro-Palestine protesters are set to "flood" the event