The spire of the
Empire State Building is often lit by
colored lights in recognition of specific
holidays. Here is a guide to the changing
colors and what they mean.
Holiday
Color
Martin
Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday
red, black,
green
Valentine's
Day
red
Presidents'
Day
red, white,
blue
St.
Patrick's Day
green
Greek
Independence Day
blue, white
Easter
yellow,
white
Israel
Independence Day
blue,
white, blue
Police
Memorial Day
blue
Memorial
Day
red, white,
blue
Portugal
Day
red,
yellow, green
Flag Day
red, white,
blue
Gay Pride
Day
purple,
white
Independence
Day
red, white,
blue
India
Independence Day
green,
white, orange
Labor Day
red, white,
blue
Mexican
Independence Day
red, yellow
POW/MIA
Recognition
yellow
Autumnal
Equinox
red, yellow
Fire
Prevention Week
red
Pulaski Day
red, white
Columbus
Day
red, white,
green
Rainforest
Awareness
green
United
Nations Day
blue, white
Alzheimer's
Awareness
purple,
white
German
Reunification Day
black,
yellow, red
Veterans
Day
red, white,
blue
Christmas
red, green
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