Thank you for your interest in becoming an Empire State Building Lighting Partner. The Empire State Building receives far more lighting applications from organizations around the world than it is able to accommodate. All lighting requests must be made through www.empirestatebuilding.com. Lighting requests made via, or including, petitions and/or social media campaigns will not be considered. Please note that while your application will be received immediately, the Empire State Building does not provide a decision regarding your tower lighting request more than 3 months in advance of the requested lighting date.
Applications by/for Religious Events or Figures
  • The Empire State Building maintains traditional lightings for the religious holidays of Easter, Eid al-Fitr, Hanukah and Christmas.
  • The Empire State Building will not light for religious figures, religious organizations, or additional religious holidays.
  • The Empire State Building is privately owned, has its own selection review procedures and policies, and has sole discretion over what lightings are and are not approved. Its ownership may change those policies at any time without notice.
  • There is no automatic agreement renewal, and past Lighting Partners must apply each year to be considered.
  • The applicant/contact on the original submitted application will receive written notification, stating application approval or denial, on official Empire State Building Lighting Partner letterhead sent via e-mail.
  • The Empire State Building is under no obligation to provide specific feedback to any individual or organization regarding the status, merit and/or denial of its application.
About The Event
Is this a personal Request?
Personal Requests include Birthdays, anniversaries, gender reveals, etc.
Please note: The Empire State Building does not accept lighting requests more than 12 months in advance of the requested lighting date.
Please note: Our commitee does not process applications untill 3 months before the lighting.
What Colors woud you like the lights to be?
Have You Previously submitted a Lighting Request for this event?
If so, was it approved?
Have you approached other buildings regarding lighting for this event? (Optional)
Are there other activations associated with this request/campaign?
All lightings must be photographed by the lighting partner. Would you like a recommendation for a photographer?
Contact Information
Does your organization have an international presence?
Please select all that apply
Are you a tenant of ESRT?
Are you a client of Empire State Building