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NYC’s only parade of lights will return this month for the 125th Street Business Improvement District’s 30th anniversary of Harlem Holiday Lights.
The annual tradition gets bigger and brighter every year and the 2023 iteration will be no different! This year’s event will feature new activations, like ‘Singing Trees’ to pay tribute to Harlem’s diverse music genres while supporting Harlem businesses.
What is Harlem Holiday Lights?
Harlem Holiday Lights has been a seasonal street lighting tradition in the community for three decades. Before becoming “a moving illuminated showcase,” the event began as straightforward street decorations. 15 magical floats will illuminate the neighborhood in this year’s parade.
When is Harlem Holiday Lights?
The 30th annual Harlem Holiday Lights will return to Manhattan on Tuesday, November 14th. The city’s only parade of lights will kickoff at 6pm.
Where is Harlem Holiday Lights?
Harlem Holiday Lights follows along 125th Street from Fifth Avenue to Marginal Street.
What is this year’s Harlem Holiday Lights theme?
This year’s theme is Celebrating Our Youth.
What is the route for Harlem Holiday Lights 2023?
You can find the exact route for this year’s Harlem Holiday Lights here.
Anything else to know?
Beyond the parade, musical entertainment, dance performances, parade watch parties, refreshments, giveaways and special promotions with local businesses will go on in the neighborhood.
“For more than 30 years, Harlem Holiday Lights has evolved into a community-wide holiday celebration that represents the historical and cultural flavors of our neighborhood,” said Barbara Askins, President and CEO of the 125th St. BID. “We look forward to such a warm and uplifting start to the holiday season to celebrate our youth, our neighborhood and the economic fabric and vibrancy of Harlem.”