A popular destination year-round, Bryant Park transforms into a European-inspired holiday market and heralds the start of the Christmas season.
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A popular destination year-round, Bryant Park transforms into a European-inspired holiday market and heralds the start of the Christmas season. More than 100 vendors entice those passing by with festive decor, handmade crafts, unique jewelry, and delicious holiday treats.
A stunning Christmas tree serves as the centerpiece for the buzzing market and creates a breathtaking backdrop for the massive ice skating rink.
Tree heights vary yearly but it tends to average 50 feet tall. Adorned with 12,000 lights and a thousand oversized ornaments, it’s one of the most heavily decorated Christmas trees in New York City.
The lighting ceremony is an hour-long spectacle that hosts Broadway performers and world-class ice skaters. It’s fun for the whole family!
- From my guide, checked September 2026.