Late November signals the start of some serious spirit uptown with holiday lightings in Harlem, Manhattanville, and more tree lightings and decor across the city.
Kicking off the season were two annual traditions: The Lights on the Plaza on Columbia's Manhattanville campus and the 29th annual Harlem Holiday Lights Parade. Take a look below at some of the festive snapshots of all the fun.
And make sure you check out even more lights uptown this holiday season, including the Central Park Meer Holiday Lighting on Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. and the Morningside Park Winter Celebration on Dec. 3 at 5 p.m.
Lights on the Plaza at the Manhattanville Campus — Nov. 15
On Tuesday, Nov. 15, Columbia kicked off the season with "Lights on the Plaza," featuring fellowship as well as hot cocoa and treats from Pabade Bakery, and welcomed community members to see the twinkle lights turn on in the plaza between Lenfest Center for the Arts and the Jerome L. Greene Science Center.