You're Invited To Roosevelt Island Holiday/Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony At Rivercross Lawn Friday November 30 - Music, Gifts, Prizes & Santa Claus

It's that time again for a wonderful Roosevelt Island tradition - the lighting of the Holiday/Christmas Tree tomorrow night, Friday November 30. As was the case last year,



the Roosevelt Island Tree Lighting will take place on the Rivercross Lawn, while Blackwell House is still under renovation.

According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC):

... you're invited to attend Roosevelt Island's most whimsical event of the year - Our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony - Friday, November 30 at 7 p.m. at the Lawn South of Rivercross, 501 Main Street.

Live music by the Hotelheads band, Christmas caroling, free gifts, raffle prizes and more including a very special visit by (shhhh!) Santa; (free pictures with him as well).

Come early, stay late, it's going to be a great party!

Special thanks to all of our generous contributors including Verizon, Amalgamated Bank, The Cafe' at Cornell Tech, Hudson Related, Urban American, Piccolo Trattoria, Island Wine and Spirits, The Wholesome Factory, The R.I. Navigators, Sylvain Coulon Hypnotherapy, Starbucks, Island Kids, Roosevelt Nails, Bread & Butter Market and Bubble Cool.

Here's a sneak peek at the lit Roosevelt Island Holiday/Christmas Tree.

Our first #christmas on #rooseveltisland is already wow ✨✨ #nyc #holidays #christmastree #itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas pic.twitter.com/3iLzC0SmfF

— Nikki M Mascali (@NikkiMMascali) November 28, 2018

Also, a group of Carolers from the Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance, together with members from the Hope Church, will greet Roosevelt Island commuters coming home at the Tram (5:30 PM) and F Train Subway Station (6:15 PM).