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Actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry and actresses Kerry Washington and Ebony Obsidian visited the building to flip the famous light switch.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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As the first-ever UNESCO Ambassador for Youth, SEVENTEEN partnered with the organization on this special tower lighting to amplify their efforts in support for youth well-being and creativity.
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Earlier that day, the building hosted a lighting ceremony with cast members Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, Len Cariou, Vanessa Ray, Abigail Hawk, and Marisa Ramirez, who flipped the famous light switch.
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WABC Eyewitness News This Morning and Eyewitness News Mornings at 10 co-anchor Shirleen Allicot visited the Empire State Building Observatory to flip the famous light switch and tour the building's immersive museum.
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With thousands of visitors from Hispanic countries each year, the Empire State Building celebrates the invaluable contributions and vibrant culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans with this annual Hispanic Heritage Month lighting.
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