Tower Lighting request
The Empire State Building receives far more lighting applications from organizations around the world than it is able to accommodate. All lighting requests must be made through www.empirestatebuilding.com. Lighting requests made via, or including, petitions and/or social media campaigns will not be considered.
Please note that while your application will be received immediately, the Empire State Building does not provide a decision regarding your tower lighting request more than 3 months in advance of the requested lighting date.
Before you apply
The Empire State Building maintains traditional lightings for the religious holidays of Easter, Eid al-Fitr, Hanukah and Christmas.
The Empire State Building will not light for religious figures, religious organizations, or additional religious holidays.
The Empire State Building is privately owned, has its own selection review procedures and policies, and has sole discretion over what lightings are and are not approved. Its ownership may change those policies at any time without notice.
There is no automatic agreement renewal, and past Lighting Partners must apply each year to be considered.
The applicant/contact on the original submitted application will receive written notification, stating application approval or denial, on official Empire State Building Lighting Partner letterhead sent via e-mail.
The Empire State Building is under no obligation to provide specific feedback to any individual or organization regarding the status, merit and/or denial of its application.
application form
About the event
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Personal Requests include Birthdays, anniversaries, gender reveals, etc.
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Include purpose, occasion, or reason for the event. Describe any special requirements for this event like multiple dates or sensitivities.
Date format: mm/dd/yyyy. Please note: The Empire State Building does not accept lighting requests more than 12 months in advance of the requested lighting date.
Date format: mm/dd/yyyy. Please note: Our committee does not process applications until 3 months before the lighting.
What colors would you like the lights to be?
Enter color names or HEX
Event details
Contact information
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