If you’re looking for a holiday tradition, you might want to check out the annual Rockefeller Center holiday tree lighting. This event honors the memory of the late George Didden and continues to grow each year. You can also check out the Pathway of Peace at Fairfield University and the National AIDS Memorial Lighting Ceremony. There are many ways to celebrate the holiday season. In addition to tree lightings, many people participate in the yearly tradition.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting is a New York City tradition. It takes place at the center on the Wednesday after Thanksgiving. Preparations begin early in November, with scaffolding erected around the tree, which will be illuminated by 50,000 lights. The tree is donated by a family in Elkton, Maryland, and is an 85-year-old Norway Spruce.
National AIDS Memorial Lighting Ceremony
The National AIDS Memorial Lighting Ceremony is a unique event that honors the lives lost to the AIDS epidemic. The ceremony takes place on the first day of December each year, on World AIDS Day. This event is free and open to the public and features a special lighting ceremony and reading of names. It’s an opportunity to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives to the epidemic and to spread awareness.
Pathway of Peace
The National Christmas Tree Lighting is a highlight of the National Park Service’s four-week holiday celebration at President’s Park. The tree lighting is open to the public and is free. The ceremony takes place each December, beginning around sunset.
Fairfield University
The annual tree lighting at Fairfield University is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! This free event is open to the public and features musical performances from the University’s student singing groups. Guests can also enjoy hot chocolate and cookies.
Culver City
The Culver City Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony is a tradition that celebrates peace and goodwill during the holiday season. The ceremony features a 22-foot Rocky Mountain pine tree lit with more than 7500 warm-white LED lights. Santa Claus makes a special appearance from the North Pole. Local artists and businesses also provide festive treats.
Madison Square Park
The Madison Square Park holiday tree lighting is an annual tradition that has been going on for over a century. It brings together the community for a festive event that includes live music, free seasonal activities and treats and giveaways.
Fort Greene Park
The Fort Greene Park holiday tree lighting ceremony is a tradition that brings people and families together every holiday season. This city-owned park is located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. The park covers thirty-two acres. The park is named for Rufus Putnam, a Revolutionary War engineer who served as Chief of Engineers to George Washington.
Faneuil Hall
The annual Faneuil Hall holiday tree lighting and Blink! light show are now in full swing, and will last every night until January 5. Blink! is an incredible light show set to the sounds of holiday pops. The show is free, and it only requires the use of a quarter of the electricity consumed by the average American home.
