125th St. BID Harlem Holiday Lights

Get ready for bright lights at twilight as the holiday season kicks off in Harlem with the 125th Street Business Improvement District (125th St. BID), hosting New York City’s only parade of holiday lights, Harlem Holiday Lights, a free public event on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 (rain date on Tuesday, November 26, 2024) beginning at 6 p.m. The parade will assemble at 125th Street and Broadway, traveling throughout the neighborhood.

This year’s Harlem Holiday Lights theme will celebrate “Dance! Harlem’s Heartbeat,” which will pay tribute to Harlem’s storied history of dance and highlight its global influence and unparalleled contributions to the arts, culture and history.

In addition to the parade, the neighborhood will glow with a variety of activations and experiences for locals and visitors of all ages and backgrounds, including musical entertainment, dance performances, parade watch parties, refreshments, giveaways and special promotions with local businesses and more.