The Empire State Building Will Illuminate Red & Gold For The Chinese New Year
The Lunar New Year on Wednesday, January 29th, marks the Year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom and personal growth. In celebration, the Empire State Building will glow red & gold on Tuesday, February 4th.
The Empire State Building lights are a beloved tradition that alters its signature white lights to endless color combinations on special occasions and holidays. Next week’s red and gold lights will be in partnership with Gold House. Gold House is a cultural ecosystem that champions and unites Asian Pacific leaders with a mission for socioeconomic equity.
One of the most notable NYC celebrations of Spring Festival (a.k.a. the Chinese New Year) each year is the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade. This year’s parade will takeover the lower Manhattan neighborhood with dragon dancing, martial arts, traditional garb and more! The parade route will head down Mott and Canal streets, ending at Grand Street near the Sara D. Roosevelt Park.
Other festive Lunar New Year activities in NYC include an epic three-night music festival at Avant Gardner, traditional lion dances in Downtown Brooklyn and more you can explore with our full guide.
After illuminating in red and gold for the Chinese New Year, the Empire State Building will have a pink heartbeat the following week for Valentine’s Day.
Lights are usually visible from sundown (thankfully now happening after 5pm) through 2am. You can keep track of the Empire State Building’s light schedule with its special lights calendar online.
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