Empire State Building to shine red and green Tuesday for Radio City's Christmas Spectacular

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The Empire State Building lit in green and red for Christmas. Photo credit David Caplan

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — Christmas will come a little early to New York City Tuesday night when the Empire State Building is illuminated red and green.

According to a press release, the iconic Manhattan building will shine red and green Tuesday evening to celebrate the opening night of the 2021 Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes.

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“Every year, the Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes creates memories for generations of families,” Empire State Building officials said in a release. “The holiday tradition includes ‘Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,’ a favorite Rockettes dance number performed since the show’s inception.”

In 2020, the iconic Christmas Spectacular was canceled due to uncertainly associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year, the show will return for it’s usual two-month stint with twice-daily shows.

The 90-minute performances will feature more than 140 performance and an original musical score.

The Christmas Spectacular will run through Jan. 2. Tickets for all shows are available on ticketmaster.comticketmaster.com.

Featured Image Photo Credit: David Caplan