The Harlem Holiday Lights Return This Tuesday with a Parade of Floats and More

Harlem's annual holiday parade—and the colorful streams of light that decorate 125th Street—are coming back to dazzle the neighborhood.

The Harlem Holiday Lights celebration returns this week courtesy of the 125th Street Business Improvement District, kicking off with a parade of floats through Harlem on Tuesday, November 19 at 6pm.

This year’s parade theme is “Dance! Harlem’s Heartbeat,” headed by Grand Marshal Misty Copeland, Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre.

Here are some of the highlights you don't want to miss:

Lights on the Plaza

5:15pm-6:15pm

Plaza in front of the Lenfest Center for the Arts, 615 W 129 St between Broadway and 12th Ave

Columbia University's annual winter tree lighting ceremony in Manhattanville includes live music and refreshments.

Caravan of Lights

Parade starts at 125th St and Old Broadway at 6pm

Route includes 125th Street, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard, Malcolm X Boulevard and Marcus Garvey Park

A parade of 20 floats from various community organizations and sponsors makes its way through Harlem. Join one of more than 40 watch areas along the parade route, featuring store sales, events and giveaways (see the full map here).

Mt. Morris Park Historic District's Market Place

5pm-10pm

Artful Walls Gallery, 246 Malcolm X Blvd between W 122nd and W 123rd Sts

Local food, drink and craft vendors will be at this parade watch party starting at 5pm.

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