World's Largest Menorah Lighting 2025
Nightly Hanukkah celebration at the Guinness-certified world's largest menorah with live music, dancing, donuts, and chocolate gelt at Grand Army Plaza.
FREE nightly celebration with live music, dancing, and treats
Attracts thousands nightly with public officials and community leaders in attendance
Standing approximately 32-36 feet tall and weighing 4,000 pounds, this Guinness World Record menorah was designed by Israeli artist Yaacov Agam and inspired by Maimonides sketch of the Temple menorah.
- Free admission
- Live music
- Dancing
- Donuts
- Chocolate gelt
- Outdoor event, dress warmly
- Arrive 15 min early for best view
- Located across from The Plaza Hotel
- Different times on Friday (3:45pm) and Saturday (8:30pm)
Over 1,000 people gathered on Fifth Avenue for the lighting! Festive atmosphere with donuts, music, and joyous dancing. A beautiful NYC tradition since 1977.
The 32-foot menorah across from The Plaza Hotel is incredible. Free latkes and chocolate gelt! Different from the Brooklyn one - this feels more like a big community celebration.