Union Square’s 2024 Chanukah Festival: 25-Foot-Tall Menorah (Dec. 25-Jan 2)

EVENT UPDATE: There are no upcoming events known for this event series - please check the organizer website for any updates.

Lighting it up since 1975! This is our 49th Year!  The First Giant Public Menorah outside of Israel has inspired thousands of Menorahs around the world!

Chanukah In Union Square Dec 25, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025

• The 1st Lighting: Wednesday, Dec 25th
• Bill Graham Menorah Day is Sunday, Dec 29th!

Union Square Menorah Lighting Schedule:
December 25th through January 2nd 2024 / 5785 Schedule

Wednesday, December 25th
3:30 pm Gathering & Live Music
5:00 pm 1st Lighting Ceremony

Thursday, December 26th
5:00 pm 2nd Lighting Ceremony

Friday, December 27th
2:30 pm 3rd Lighting Ceremony

Saturday, December 28th
8:30 pm 4th Lighting Ceremony

Sunday, December 29th 
“Bill Graham Menorah Day”
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm: 5th Lighting Ceremony
2:00-4:45 pm: Dreidel House Kids Crafts
2:00 pm: Children’s Entertainment
3:00 pm: Live Music TBA
4:45 pm: Menorah Lighting Ceremony honoring George Zimmer, Friends of Bill, dignitaries and special guests!
🎉 FREE EVENT!
4:30 pm Gathering & Music
5:00 pm 5th Lighting Ceremony

Monday, December 30th
5:00 pm 6th Lighting Ceremony

Tuesday, December 31st
5:00 pm 7th Lighting Ceremony

Wednesday, January 1st
4:00 p.m. Gathering & *Live Music*
5:00 pm 8th Lighting Ceremony honoring the Russian Speaking Jewish Community featuring live music