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Colin Jost on the 103rd Floor

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WATCH: Colin Jost and His Deep Connection to NYC's Bravest

Writer and comedian Colin Jost visited the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony to honor Answer the Call Day.

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Experience the Starbucks Reserve Sunrise Experience at the Empire State Building

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Rise and Shine with the Ultimate Sunrise Experience at the Empire State Building

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Rainforest Cafe Partners Up with ESB For a Limited-Time Pop Up

Fun & Games

Everything You Need to Know About the Rainforest Cafe at the Empire State Building

After a fan frenzy erupted from the building’s April Fools’ joke, the Empire State Building and the beloved jungle-themed restaurant have teamed up to bring nostalgia to the heart of New York City.

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ESB's "I AM FINE" T-shirt

Fun & Games

Iconic Merch: The ESB TikTok Shop is Here!

The building’s 1.4 million superfans on the app can now purchase branded merchandise inspired by the most viral and pivotal moments for the “World’s Most Famous Building.”

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ESB lit in orange

Lightings

Ice Spice Lights ESB Orange to Debut Her New Album, "Y2K!"

Ice Spice visited the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the Observatory Experience's immersive museum and world-famous Observation decks.

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ESB lit in red and white

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The PenaVega's Light ESB to Honor the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign

Actors Carlos and Alexa PenaVega visited the Empire State Building to flip the ceremonial light switch, tour the immersive exhibits, and take in New York City's best views from the iconic 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.

ESB lit in the colors of the Danish flag

Lightings

Miss Universe 2024 Flips the Switch at the Empire State Building

The Empire State Building will shine in red and white, the colors of the Danish flag, to honor the 73rd Miss Universe pageant on Nov. 22.

Colin Jost on the 103rd Floor

Celebrity Visits

WATCH: Colin Jost and His Deep Connection to NYC's Bravest

Writer and comedian Colin Jost visited the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony to honor Answer the Call Day.

Embrace the Chill: Essential NYC Winter Activities Uncovered

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Embrace the Chill: Essential NYC Winter Activities Uncovered

Holiday Cheer: A Guide to NYC's Best Holiday Celebrations

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Holiday Cheer: A Guide to NYC's Best Holiday Celebrations

ESB lit in Holiday Lights

Lightings

The Radio City Rockettes Light ESB to Celebrate the Christmas Show's Opening Night

The Empire State Building lit its world-famous tower lights in red and white with a Christmas tree swirling in the mast to celebrate opening night of the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes on Nov. 8.

Liz Gillies on the 103rd Floor

Celebrity Visits

WATCH: Liz Gillies Chats Collab with Bestie Ariana Grande and Their Iconic "Showgirls" Costumes

Actress and singer Liz Gillies visited the world-famous Empire State Building Observatory to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony to honor World Smile Day, in partnership with Smile Train, on Oct. 4.

Experience the Starbucks Reserve Sunrise Experience at the Empire State Building

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Rise and Shine with the Ultimate Sunrise Experience at the Empire State Building

The Empire State Building lit in orange and green

Lightings

Heidi Klum Lights ESB Orange and Green to Celebrate Halloween

TV personality, supermodel, and undisputed queen of Halloween Heidi Klum visited the building to flip the famous switch and spread the spooky spirit throughout the world-famous Observatory Experience.

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