Join us on “The Plaza” for Columbia University’s annual Manhattanville winter tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy refreshments and live music with your neighbors before we begin the lights countdown promptly at 5:30 pm. Festive dress is optional, but encouraged!

The tree lighting will take place prior to the 125th Street Business Improvement District's annual Harlem Holiday Lights parade, which will begin at 6 pm on Tuesday, November 17, outside of the Lee C. Bollinger Forum (605 West 125th Street).

This event is free and open to the public.