The Empire State Building, an unmistakable beacon in New York's skyline, is reportedly ready to glow with the hues of autumn in anticipation of Thanksgiving. In the spirit of the holiday, the iconic skyscraper's tower lights will feature a festive medley of orange, yellow, red, and bronze. These colors will be on display "from sunset until 2am to celebrate Thanksgiving," according to Time Out New York.
The lighting event is part of a tradition as the Empire State Building often lights up in different colors to honor national holidays, major events, and various significant occasions. It's a testament to New York's acknowledgment of the symbolism behind those days. As asserted by the same Time Out New York article, those wanting to witness the spectacle should turn their gaze heavenwards after around 4:30pm tomorrow, when night begins to blanket the cityscape.
In tandem with the Empire State's autumnal display, the city will be animated by the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Starting half an hour earlier than previous years at 8:30am, the parade is set to initiate at 77th Street and Central Park West with performances, including one by Jon Batiste. Notably, for those with pockets deep enough, "you could actually watch the event while having brunch at Macy's," which would set you back a cool $600, as revealed in a Time Out New York report.
Furthermore, if the parade isn't quite your cup of tea, New York City offers a plethora of Thanksgiving activities ranging from holiday markets to mesmerizing Christmas window displays and opportunities for ice skating. And for those who'd rather not cook, many restaurants are open to serve a festive meal, per suggestions from Time Out New York. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ends gallantly at Macy's Herald Square, where an armada of giant balloons will fill the sky, in view of those enjoying the festivities from various vantages across the city.
It should be noted that the Empire State Building is "open 365 days a year, including all major holidays," a fact highlighted by a video on the building's official website, as mentioned in a PIX11 news article. This year's Thanksgiving celebrations seem set to reflect the warmth and color of the season, both aerially with the parade and architecturally with the Empire State Building's seasonal illumination.
