For Immediate Release

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November 14, 2023

*UPDATED LOCATION* New York State Holiday Tree Begin Their Journey to the Capitol November 16

Great Photo Opportunity

WHAT:

New York State’s holiday trees will be cut down and transported to the State Capitol. One of the donated trees will be placed on the Empire State Plaza, and the other in East Capitol Park. Lights will be turned on at the New York State Tree Lighting and Fireworks celebration presented by Highmark Blue Shield on Sunday, December 3, from noon to 8 p.m.

The free tree-lighting event will feature live music, ice-skating performances, and a visit from Santa. The tree lighting and fireworks will begin at 5:15 p.m.

The Empire State Plaza rink will open for skating this season at noon on Friday, December 1, weather permitting. Starting on December 2, the rink will feature free skate rentals each Saturday throughout the season courtesy of Hannaford Supermarkets.

WHEN and WHERE:

*UPDATED LOCATION*

Thursday, November 16, 8 a.m. 6 Flora Drive, Ballston Lake, NY 12019

The Serio family is donating this beautiful tree to light up East Capitol Park in Albany.

 

*The approximate arrival time at East Capitol Park is 12 p.m.*

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