The Seaport Holiday Lights

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Where: The Seaport, Lower Manhattan, New York, New York

When: Lighting ceremony December 2, 6-8pm (tree lit at 7pm)

Hours: typically dusk – 10 PM

Cost: free

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The historic Seaport district kicks off its season with a waterfront lighting ceremony featuring a drum line, dueling pianos, and hot drinks, with the tree itself lit at 7pm. Its cobblestone streets give the lit-up district a Christmas-village feel.

Best time to arrive. Sunset in New York is around 4:29 PM in mid-December, fully dark by about 5:00 PM. A typical December night here bottoms out near 26°F, so dress for standing around outside.

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Other displays nearby

There are 25 other displays within 5 miles of this one, and 31 within 15 miles. Most people make a loop of it rather than driving out for a single house.

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Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Light Show — 0.4 mi · New York

Make a night of it. This is stop 22 on our 22-stop New York lights loop — about 21.7 miles and 140 minutes of driving in total.

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