Melanie C at the famous light switch
Melanie C at the famous light switch

Celebrity Visits

Celebs Up High in July: Who’s Who at the Top of the Empire State Building

You never know who you may see at the top!

The Empire State Building is a popular stop for celebrities who visit New York City all year round. From global superstar singers to legendary soccer players, the Empire State Building welcomed a number of famous faces throughout the month of July.

Paradise in NYC

The Empire State Building hosted a lighting ceremony to honor The Bahamas’ 50th Anniversary with New York Liberty player Jonquel Jones on July 10. That evening, the building lit up gold, black, and aqua to celebrate.

Jonquel Jones at the famous light switch

Family Affair

The Busby family – the stars of TLC’s “OutDaughtered” – visited the Empire State Building Observatory for a photo opportunity ahead of the season 9 premiere on July 11.

The Busby family at the top

Welcome to New York

Wide receiver Allen Lazard celebrated his new contract with the New York Jets with a tour of the Empire State Building Observatory on July 12.

Allen Lazard at the King Kong exhibit

Champions Glow

Spice Girl Melanie C lit the Empire State Building in green, white, and purple to honor the Wimbledon Championships on July 14. After the ceremony, Melanie toured the exhibits and posed for photos on the building’s iconic 86th Floor Observatory.

Alicia Keys at empire state building

High Key

The Empire State Building hosted singer and rapper Anderson .Paak for a photo opportunity at the Observatory to celebrate the launch of Expedia’s OneKey on July 18. That evening, the Empire State Building shined its world-famous tower lights in yellow, blue, and red to celebrate the launch.

Anderson Paak at the ESB Observatory

Viva Colombia

The Empire State Building hosted a special lighting ceremony to celebrate Colombian Independence Day with actress Natalia Reyes on July 20.

Natalia Reyes at the top

Legendary View

British soccer legend Michael Owen visited the Empire State Building to celebrate the Premier League Summer Series on July 28. That evening, the building lit up purple and blue to honor the series.

Michael Owen at the top

Join the celebs at the top of ESB!