World Trade Center to be illuminated in celebration of Diwali

Bollywood-style dancers perform during the Diwali at a Times Square celebration Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in New York. In addition to dance and music performances, Indian foods and clothing were on offer during the event. (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen)

by: Erin Pflaumer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023 / 11:15 AM EST

Updated: Nov 12, 2023 / 11:15 AM EST

The World Trade Center and other landmarks around New York State will be illuminated red, yellow, pink and blue Sunday night in celebration of Diwali.

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, was officially made a New York City school holiday in June.

“New Yorkers are grateful to our Indian and South Asian communities for their contributions and commitment to sharing their rich heritage,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement.

Here are all the landmarks that will be illuminated:

One World Trade Center
Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
Kosciuszko Bridge
The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building
State Education Building
Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
Empire State Plaza
State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center
Niagara Falls
The “Franklin D. Roosevelt” Mid-Hudson Bridge
Albany International Airport Gateway
MTA LIRR – East End Gateway at Penn Station
Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal
Moynihan Train Hall
Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here.