Celebrity Visits
Writer and comedian Colin Jost visited the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony to honor Answer the Call Day.
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Fun & Games
After a fan frenzy erupted from the building’s April Fools’ joke, the Empire State Building and the beloved jungle-themed restaurant have teamed up to bring nostalgia to the heart of New York City.
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Fun & Games
The building’s 1.4 million superfans on the app can now purchase branded merchandise inspired by the most viral and pivotal moments for the “World’s Most Famous Building.”
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Lightings
Ice Spice visited the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the Observatory Experience's immersive museum and world-famous Observation decks.
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Lightings
On April 10, the Empire State Building's world-famous tower lights lit up orange, yellow, and blue in partnership with the Cesar Millan Foundation to honor the foundations important work, Cesar's 20 years on television, and the new season of "Better Dog Better Human" which premiers on April 12 on National Geographic.
Celebrity Visits
Broadcast legend Chuck Scarborough kicked off his 50-year anniversary with NBC in the most authentic New York City way – with a trip to the top of the “World’s Most Famous Building.”
Lightings
The Empire State Building shined in a vibrant pink and purple to celebrate the five-year anniversary of TODAY with Hoda & Jenna on April 8. Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager toured the Observatory Experience’s immersive museum and flipped the switch at a lighting ceremony before they took in the views from the 86th Floor and 102nd Floor Observatories.
Lightings
On April 6, the Empire State Building’s world-famous tower lights shined teal and green to honor Sexual Assault Awareness Month and season 25 of “Law & Order: SVU.” Mariska Hargitay, founder of the Joyful Heart Foundation and star of “Law & Order: SVU,” visited the building the day before to flip the famous switch and tour the Observatory Experience
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On April 8, New Yorkers can look skyward to witness the 2024 solar eclipse -- the last that will be visible in the contiguous United States until 2044. see your full guide to capture a rare glimpse of the obscured sun this month.
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Hear from the Chosen One himself. Hayden Christensen kicked off the festivities with this exclusive interview, where he discussed his role in STAR WARS and the franchise's legacy.
Lightings
The Empire State Building hosted a lighting ceremony with News 4 New York Anchor Chuck Scarborough, who flipped the famous light switch. Chuck was joined by WNBC News Anchor Natalie Pasquarella and WNBC Weather Anchor Dave Price to celebrate the milestone anniversary.
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The epic ode to the franchise’s villains began that morning with a celebrity visit from STAR WARS actor Hayden Christensen, an unveiling of the Vader-themed Fifth Avenue Lobby windows, the debut of displays by Funko POP! and LEGO throughout the Observatory Experience, and an immersive fan experience by Hasbro and Amazon.
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