'Brooklyn's Largest Menorah' Lighting To Start: What To Know

BROOKLYN, NY — Brooklyn's "Largest Menorah" is on its way back to the borough.

The longstanding tradition of lighting the giant menorah each night of Chanukah at Grand Army Plaza will kick off on Sunday, according to the Chabad of Park Slope, which puts on the event each year.

Each lighting will be celebrated with live music, hot latkes and gifts for children, according to the Chabad.

It is unclear what special guests will join this year's ceremonies, if any. In the past, Mayor Bill de Blasio, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer and others have been invited to light the first candle.

The "candles" on the menorah are made of kerosene lanterns with specially designed glass chimneys to protect the lights from the elements. They are lit using a 60-foot boom lift

Here's the lighting schedule this year:

• 1st Night of Chanukah, Sunday, November 28 Kickoff Event begins at 4 p.m.
• 2nd Night of Chanukah, Monday, November 29 at 6 p.m.
• 3rd Night Of Chanukah, Tuesday, November 30 at 6 p.m.
• 4th Night Of Chanukah, Wednesday, December 1 at 6 p.m.
• 5th Night Of Chanukah, Thursday, December 2 at 6 p.m.
• 6th Night Of Chanukah, Friday, December 3 at 3:30 p.m.
• 7th Night Of Chanukah, Saturday, December 4 at 7:15 p.m.
• 8th Night Of Chanukah, Sunday, December 5 at 5:00 p.m.