Empire State Plaza lit in rainbow colors to celebrate Pride Month

Empire State Plaza Lighting Calendar

Empire State Plaza Lighting Calendar
About the Lights at the Plaza

The Empire State Plaza, New York State Capitol, and Alfred E. Smith Building are among several landmarks across the state that illuminate to mark important events and raise awareness.

Launched in December 2021, the LED color-changing lighting system dynamically illuminates the Plaza's architecture with 360 exterior LED lights. This technology is part of a comprehensive lighting project to replace over 95,000 lights at the Plaza with energy-efficient LED fixtures.

Please note: The calendar is updated continually. All dates are subject to change.
 

Upcoming
DateCommemorationColor(s)
February 7National Wear Red DayRed

Past
DateCommemorationColor(s)
January 29Lunar New YearRed
January 28New York State Cannabis Sales MilestoneWhite, Teal, Green
January 27Holocaust Remembrance DayYellow
January 20Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DayRed, Black, Green
January 18Stalking Awareness DayYellow
January 9National Law Enforcement Appreciation DayDark Blue