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Empire State Tower Lights: Guide to Colors and Shows

A friendly guide to ESB’s LED tower lights — color meanings, dynamic shows, and where to stand for perfect photos.

1/8/2026
13 min read
Empire State Building crown and antennas against dusk

What to Know

  • LEDs enable dynamic sequences and precise color palettes.
  • Themes mark holidays, events, and moments of remembrance.
  • Classic white = timeless; color cycles = celebration.

Color Notes (Examples)

Color/Pattern Typical Meaning
All‑white Classic NYC skyline mode
Red/Green Holidays/seasonal
Blue/White City/team/civic tributes
Rainbow Pride and inclusive celebrations

Vantage Points

  • 34th Street & 5th Avenue (near base).
  • Bryant Park / 42nd Street sightlines.
  • Rooftop bars with Midtown angles.
  • Long lens from the Hudson/Queens waterfront for compression.

Photo Tips

  • For crisp shots, steady against a wall and lower ISO.
  • Expose for the lighted crown; let the city fall a half‑stop dark.
  • Shoot a short burst to avoid motion blur.

Bottom Line

The lights are NYC’s mood ring — check the theme, find your angle, and catch the glow.

Autor

NYC Observatory Expert

NYC Observatory Expert

He preparado esta guía para que tu visita al Empire State Building sea sencilla, amena y llena de buenos consejos neoyorquinos.

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LED
Tower Lights
Night
Design

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