Radio City Rockettes Celebrate 100 Years with Christmas Spectacular and NYC Honors

Rockettes' 100th Anniversary Kickoff

• 🎯 The Radio City Rockettes are celebrating their 100th season with the opening of the 2025 Christmas Spectacular.
• 🥳 The milestone celebration began yesterday with the show's opening, and today, other New York City institutions are joining the festivities.

"Rockettes Way" Street Renaming

• 📍 In honor of the dance troupe's contributions, a section of 6th Avenue in front of Radio City Music Hall was temporarily renamed "Rockettes Way".
• 🤝 Current and former Rockettes attended the street sign unveiling ceremony.

Historical Roots and Evolution

• 💡 Founded in St. Louis in 1925, the Rockettes moved to New York City two years later and have been a fixture ever since.
• 🚀 The troupe was considered revolutionary for its time, allowing women to showcase their ankles and perform synchronized high kicks, a novel concept that captivated audiences.

City-Wide Celebration

• ✨ The celebration extends beyond Radio City, with other New York landmarks like the Empire State Building featuring special displays.
• 🏙️ The entire city of New York is embracing the Rockettes' centennial, highlighting their integration into the city's cultural fabric.

Christmas Spectacular Details

• 🎭 The Rockettes are currently rehearsing for their performances.
• 📅 The Christmas Spectacular runs through January 5th, with shows scheduled today at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.