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Lighting of the World’s Largest Menorah: Manhattan

See the lighting of one of the world’s largest Hanukkah menorah at Grand Army Plaza, south of Central Park.  The menorah is 32 feet tall and weighs about 4,000 pounds!

Saturday, December 24, 2016

8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.

Schedule The lighting of this menorah will take place on Saturday, December 24 through Saturday, December 31. Lighting times vary. The lighting of the menorah takes place at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. on Friday, and at 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

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Grand Army PlazaFifth Avenue between West 58th and West 59th StreetsManhattan

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Free

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