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From Taylor Swift to Star Wars, discover the NYC pop culture events that transformed the Empire State Building lights, and plan your visit to experience it in person.
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The sold-out show, produced in collaboration with Underground Overground Comedy, brought some of New York’s favorite comedians together in one of the city’s most iconic settings.
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Plan the perfect NYC spring break with parks in bloom, iconic landmarks, and unforgettable skyline views from the Empire State Building.
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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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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.
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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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Singer-songwriter Ciara visited the Empire State Building for a photo opportunity to promote her new single, "Run It Up."
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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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After she toured the building's Observatory Experience, voted the number one attraction in the world by Tripadvisor travelers, Elizabeth sat down to chat about her years as an ambassador for the cause.
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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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