Annual East Harlem Holiday Tree Lighting
Friday, December 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM
207 East 106th Street at Third Avenue,
East Harlem, NYC
Rain Date: Friday, December 11, 2026
East Harlem, NYC
Rain Date: Friday, December 11, 2026
Celebrate the Season in East Harlem
Join us for the Annual East Harlem Holiday Tree Lighting as we come together to celebrate the season and the spirit of our neighborhood.
Gather with friends, family, and neighbors for a festive evening in the heart of East Harlem. Help us welcome the holidays and celebrate the community that makes our neighborhood special.
Gather with friends, family, and neighbors for a festive evening in the heart of East Harlem. Help us welcome the holidays and celebrate the community that makes our neighborhood special.
A Holiday Tradition in East Harlem
The Annual East Harlem Holiday Tree Lighting brings neighbors together to celebrate the holiday season and the community spirit of East Harlem.
Organized by the East Harlem Tree Lighting Committee, this community celebration is an opportunity for residents, families, and local organizations to come together and share in the joy of the season.
Explore the stories, photographs, and themes of past celebrations as we preserve and share the history of this neighborhood tradition.
Organized by the East Harlem Tree Lighting Committee, this community celebration is an opportunity for residents, families, and local organizations to come together and share in the joy of the season.
Explore the stories, photographs, and themes of past celebrations as we preserve and share the history of this neighborhood tradition.
Explore the Holiday Tree
About Us
Meet the volunteer committee and community partners who keep the East Harlem Holiday Tree tradition alive.
Learn MoreOur History
Discover the story of the East Harlem Holiday Tree, from its beginnings in 2004 to the community tradition it is today.
Learn MorePast Celebrations
Explore photographs, memorable moments, and stories from previous East Harlem Holiday Tree celebrations.
Learn MoreWinter Flowers
Discover the Winter Flowers Ornament Project and how artist Genevieve Andre transforms recycled materials into decorations for the East Harlem Holiday Tree.
Learn MoreThe Story of a Tree
Follow the journey of the East Harlem Holiday Tree, from the tree farm to its installation, decoration, and environmentally responsible recycling.
Learn MoreSponsors & Supporters
Meet the organizations, businesses, and community members whose generosity helps make the East Harlem Holiday Tree possible each year.
Learn MorePress & Media
Explore news coverage, interviews, and media stories celebrating the East Harlem Holiday Tree and the people behind this neighborhood tradition.
Learn MoreVisit the Tree
Plan your visit to the East Harlem Holiday Tree at Franklin Plaza, near Third Avenue and East 106th Street, and discover this neighborhood holiday tradition.
Learn MoreGet Involved
Help keep the East Harlem Holiday Tree tradition alive. Discover ways to support the celebration through donations, volunteering, and community participation.
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