On December 24, 1912, Madison Square Park held the first ever public tree lighting in New York City, sparking a trend that has since reverberated throughout the country. In 2024, we continue this tradition with one of our largest trees yet, a 55-foot concolor fir in the Northern Reflecting Pool.

Enjoy this free joyful event with photo ops, baked-goods, and live music performances in partnership with the Tin Pan Alley and Sony.

Know before you go:

• Tree lighting at approximately 5 PM.

• All giveaways while supplies last.

• No stroller parking is available so please consider leaving strollers at home if possible.

• Free and open to the public, no reservations are necessary.

Tuesday, December 3 | 4:30 – 5:45 PM | Northern Reflecting Pool