Looking out the window of a friends apartment at a spectacular view of the Empire State Building shining bright in purple and yellow I wondered, what do all the changing color’s signify? Did you know that since 1976 the Empire State Building’s tower lights have maintained a tradition of changing color to recognize various occasions and organizations throughout the year. In 2012 a new computer driven LED light system was installed capable of displaying 16 million colors, which can change instantaneously.
- Orange, purple, red and white for the College Football Playoff Championship Game
- Red, black and green in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Purple and yellow in honor of the 140th Westminster All Breed Dog Show
For a full lighting schedule go to http://www.esbnyc.com/explore/tower-lights
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