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December 5, 2012

Centennial Success!

Last night we celebrated the centennial anniversary of America’s first public holiday tree here in Madison Square Park in 1912. It was a momentous event and smiling faces were all about. Families and children crafted holiday poppers with MSP, enjoyed treats and cider from Hill Country Barbecue Market, made wishes on our wishing tree –… Read more

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November 30, 2012

Credit Suisse Volunteers Bring Lights and Joy

A big thanks to all of our Credit Suisse volunteers for their hard work to light up our park! It’s always a pleasure to work together during this time of year and it helps to do it with smiling faces. The weather was agreeable and our volunteers helped decorate the park in time for Mad…. Read more

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November 19, 2012

Mad. Sq. Holiday Celebration

Beginning in 1912, Madison Square was home to the first public holiday tree in the nation. Every year we are honored to be the birthplace of this wonderful tradition and this year marks our centennial celebration of this momentous event. Please join us and pull out your centennial hats for the celebration of Mad. Sq…. Read more

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December 7, 2011

Holiday Tree Lighting Recap

Regardless of the rain, last night’s Holiday festivities were a success and MSP has many to thank! First and foremost thank you to our MSP park patrons, neighbors and friends for sharing this annual ceremony with us. Without your attendance and merry smiles year after year this event would not be cherished. This year’s 30-foot… Read more

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December 2, 2011

Credit Suisse Lights up the Park!

It was a breezy beautiful morning and holiday cheer was in the air.  MSPC hosted it’s final volunteer activity of the year with the annual Credit Suisse Holiday volunteer event. Over 40 participants linked white LED-lights around the MSP fenced perimeter in preparation for Mad. Sq. Holiday on December 6 and the holiday season. The… Read more

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November 14, 2011

Mad. Sq. Holiday 2011 Media Alert

MAD. SQ. HOLIDAY RETURNS FOR ITS NINTH YEAR The Madison Square Park Conservancy Presents Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6 WHAT: Madison Square Park Conservancy’s annual holiday tree lighting in historic Madison Square Park. This ceremony is free to the public and celebrates the holiday season with the lighting of a 30-foot Fraser Fir…. Read more