Washington Square Park Tree Lighting: What You Need To Know

WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK, NY — The massive 45-foot-tall tree currently towering beneath the Washington Square Arch will be lit on Wednesday at 5 p.m.

The annual tree light ceremony in the park will include locals, carolers and a visit from Santa Claus.

Wednesday's tree lighting festivities will have a caroling soundtrack thanks to the Rob Susman Brass Quartet, and caroling songbooks will be available for those who are a little rusty on their holiday tunes. The carolers are also scheduled to return on Christmas Eve for carols near the arch.

Wednesday's tree lighting ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. Throughout the holidays, the tree will be lit from 4 p.m. until 1 a.m. in the park each night thereafter.

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