December 9 | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Reflecting Pool

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 2025, we continue this tradition with a 42-foot concolor fir proudly sourced from New York State from a 4th generation farm.

Enjoy this free joyful event with photo ops, warm beverages, and live music performances in partnership with the Tin Pan Alley American Popular Music Project.

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 but sign up in the registration link to receive event updates. 

Register Here

Thank you to Sasha and Edward P. Bass for donating our beautiful tree!

Thank you to The Flatiron/NoMad Partnership, The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad, Bindi North America , YETI, Sweetgreen & Tous les Jours for sponsoring this event. 

Special thanks to our community partners Tin Pan Alley American Popular Music Project and New York Life Insurance Company.