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Harlem
Holiday Lights 2026

When
Tuesday, 17 November
18:00
About

Harlem Holiday Lights 2026 is a public holiday lights celebration on 125th Street in Harlem, held with the 125th Street BID. This year’s theme, “Trailblazers Lighting the Way,” celebrates Harlem’s legacy, its community, and leaders who inspire future generations. The Apollo Theater joins the event, which begins at 6:00 PM.

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Where
125th Street, Harlem, New York
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