Gather 'round the PIX11 Christmas tree lighting ceremony

MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) -- PIX-mas is here! The time has finally come for the lighting of the PIX11 Christmas tree.

PIX11’s Ben Aaron was outside the studio at East 42nd Street and Second Avenue on Friday morning for the ceremony.

This year, there's a live lip-sync performance of Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas" by performer Mz. O, Shinny Penny, and Twiggy Malone.

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