Come and join us at Madison Square Park to celebrate the start of the festive season with the annual public tree lighting!

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 40-foot Norway spruce 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.

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.

Did you know that Madison Square Park is 100% funded by the generosity of our neighbors? Support the park by becoming a member today.