Tree Lighting Gives College Walk a Glow Up

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Hundreds of students turned out on November 30 for Columbia College’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. A tradition for 25 years, the evening served up sweet treats and warm drinks, plus a number of performances by Columbia’s a cappella groups. The countdown to the big moment began at 7:15 p.m., and then suddenly the lights switched on, welcoming the start of another holiday season in Morningside Heights.

1. Students lined up early to snag tasty snacks.

Students queue up for hot chocolate at Tree Lighting 2023.

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2. Winter caps, hot cocoa and plenty of conversation helped to keep everyone warm.

Students mingle at Tree Lighting.

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3. Eager listeners gathered on Low Plaza for music.

Student gather on Low Plaza for performances.

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4. A cappella performances were delivered by the Kingsmen …

The Kingsmen give an a cappella performance at Tree Lighting.

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5. … Sur …

Columbia Sur performs at Tree Lighting.

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6. … and SHARP.

SHARP performs at Tree Lighting.

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7. A rush of photo ops followed the lighting.

Students pose on College Walk after the trees are lit.

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8. College Walk will twinkle merrily into the New Year.

College Walk alight!

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