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Since New York City transforms into a magical wonderland with millions of holiday lights right after Thanksgiving, it’s good to know where to find the best Christmas lights in NYC.
We’ll see over-the-top inflatable Santas and reindeer found at the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights in Brooklyn to more iconic New York displays, such as in Central Park, Rockefeller Center and at Saks Fifth Avenue. Take it all in and get ready to “ooh” and “ahh” at these landmarks, holiday markets and neighborhoods that create the most picturesque holiday light displays during the holiday season. You can find even more on our Google map!
Best Christmas lights in NYC
Photograph: Courtesy Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Tishman Speyer
1. The Rockefeller Christmas Tree guide
The fabulous holiday icon of NYC, The Rockefeller Christmas Tree, is a must-see for both locals and visitors during the holiday season, whether you’re visiting before ice-skating on The Rink at Rockefeller Center or just passing through.
The tree will be lit daily from 6am to midnight throughout the month of December. On Christmas Day, the tree is lit for 24 hours and on New Year’s Eve it is lit from 6am to 9pm.
Photograph: Shutterstock
2. Washington Square Park Tree
Washington Square Park’s soaring tree is a sight to behold. See the beautifully lit 45-foot tree throughout the holiday season, lit from 4pm-1am daily.
Photograph: Teddy Wolff
3. Dyker Heights Christmas Lights
On the day after Thanksgiving, the neighborhood of Dyker Heights undergoes a transformation, as residents along several blocks in the area festoon their homes with elaborate holiday decorations. And we’re not talking about a Christmas tree or a simple nativity scene: Among the kitschy pieces you might see are life-size reindeer, huge inflatable Santas and snowmen, Christmas carols blaring from loudspeakers and tens of thousands of lights.
Photograph: courtesy of Amaze Light Festival
4. Amaze Light Festival
One of the biggest light shows in the country is opening at Citi Field on Sunday, November 20, and it’s going to be dazzling.
The Amaze Light Festival by Artistic Holiday Designs features a series of five worlds—the North Pole, Land of Sweets, and a Whimsical Forest. There will also be a blend of live, high-energy performances every two-hours and the country’s largest animated light display with a mega light show every 30-minutes.
Tickets are now on sale at AmazeLightFestival.com.
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