Harlem Vacation Lights 2025 parade illuminates a hundred and twenty fifth Avenue, celebrating generations of group
HARLEM, Manhattan (WABC) — The vacation spirit stuffed the air alongside a hundred and twenty fifth Avenue as soon as once more for the 2025 Harlem Vacation Lights parade, shining a particular highlight on a group establishment.
The annual parade of lights kicked off at a hundred and twenty fifth Avenue and Broadway in Harlem on Tuesday night time.
It was an enormous thumbs up from the youngsters who got here out to observe.
“It was actually enjoyable. I preferred the lights and the music, mentioned one lady.
“I preferred the vehicles, and after I noticed Mario and Luigi,” mentioned one boy.
From the music to the lights, the younger at coronary heart additionally loved this kick off to the vacations.
“Lots of people received the message tonight. Bought the love tonight. Good vibes in all places,” mentioned an Amazon employee.
The theme of this yr’s celebration was “Tradition, Neighborhood, Connections,” highlighting how the a hundred and twenty fifth Avenue Enterprise Enchancment District has grown into a spot to work, reside, go to and study. It additionally showcased Harlem’s evolution all through the generations.
This yr’s grand marshals included actor Malik Yoba, who was born within the Bronx and raised in Harlem. The legendary Apollo Theater was additionally a grand marshal.
The parade celebrated Legacy Award recipient Michael A. Walrond Jr., the senior pastor of First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem.
The Harlem Vacation Lights celebration started as easy road decorations, however has since turn into a shifting illuminated showcase for your entire neighborhood.
The occasion was free and open to the general public, and attendees received to see at the very least 20 magically lit-up floats alongside the parade route. There have been additionally group activations, together with toy giveaways for the youth, a canned meals drive in addition to reside leisure and performances.
Amongst those that participated was a stilt dancer, Standing greater than 12 toes tall.
“It’s actually not onerous. As simple as driving a bicycle,” mentioned performer Isaiah Younger.
“For greater than 30 years, Harlem Vacation Lights has developed right into a community-wide vacation celebration representing the historic and cultural flavors of our neighborhood and attracts 1000’s of tourists from everywhere in the area,” mentioned Barbara Askins, president and CEO of the a hundred and twenty fifth Avenue BID.
“The parade and our activations are a possibility to additional shine a highlight on a hundred and twenty fifth St. and the enduring neighborhood as a rising arts, tradition and leisure vacation spot whereas additionally encouraging locals and guests to help the financial cloth of the hall, our small companies.”
WABC-TV is a proud sponsor of the Harlem Vacation Lights parade.
You possibly can study extra in regards to the occasion on the Harlem Vacation Lights web site.
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