You're Invited To Roosevelt Island Holiday/Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony At Rivercross Lawn Friday December 8 - 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 December 8. This year, the Tree Lighting will take place on the Rivercross Lawn

instead of the traditional location in front of Blackwell House because of ongoing construction renovation of Blackwell House.

Image From RIOC

According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC)

On Friday, December 8th at 7 PM, you are cordially invited to attend Roosevelt Island's annual holiday season kickoff event, the Roosevelt Island Tree Lighting Ceremony. Join us at the Lawn South of Rivercross (501 Main St.) for a free celebration of our close-knit community, featuring performances by the Main Street Theatre & Dance Alliance, the Beacon Program, and the Uptown Social Club band. Also, don’t miss a visit from a very special guest! Make sure to bring your camera!.

Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers from the Roosevelt Island Girl Scouts!

Many thanks to our generous contributors:

Amalgamated Bank | Urban American | Cornell Tech | Hudson Companies | Wholesome Factory | Piccolo Trattoria | Starbucks | Island Wine & Spirits | Bread & Butter Market | Roosevelt Nails

We hope to see you there!

Here the Roosevelt Island arrival of Santa Claus



and the Tree lighting

at last year's ceremony.

More scenes from the 2016 Roosevelt Island Tree Lighting ceremony here.