The Season Begins at Vessel

Monday, November 16 | Doors 5PM
Free and open to the public

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The Vessel Holiday Lighting Ceremony brings live music, special guests, and the first look at Vessel’s brand-new light show.

See Vessel Light Up

The festivities kick off at Hudson Yards on November 16th with the 2nd Annual Vessel Holiday Lighting Ceremony, hosted by Helen Little of 106.7 Lite FM and headlined by Grammy® award-winning artist and Golden Globe® and Emmy®-nominated actor, producer and singer/songwriter Anthony Ramos. The evening of entertainment will feature live performances by the New York Vocal Collective, Brooklyn United Drumline, and more, as well as the first glimpse of Vessel’s dazzling new light show.

The Vessel lighting is free and open to the public. The show will begin at 6 PM. Following the performances, ticket holders are invited to explore Vessel’s new interior holiday display.

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Performance by Anthony Ramos

Grammy®-winning artist and Golden Globe® and Emmy®-nominated actor and New York's very own, Anthony Ramos headlines a night of special performances to bring in the holiday season to Hudson Yards. Best known for originating the dual roles of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in the Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton and starring as Usnavi in the film adaptation of In the Heights, Ramos has been captivating audiences across music, film, television, and Broadway.

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Brooklyn United

What began as a local marching band program has grown into a powerful community movement - impacting hundreds of youth and families across Brooklyn and beyond. Their mission is to provide inner city youth with positive experiences in music, dance, and leadership while promoting the four pillars that build strong, successful, and confident leaders for life.

New York Vocal Collective

Directed by Grammy and Emmy Award-winning arranger Ben Bram, the New York Vocal Collective is an acclaimed, diverse ensemble of professional vocalists. Celebrated for their inventive arrangements influenced by pop, R&B, jazz, and gospel, the group has reached over 20 million viewers worldwide.

Carolina Rial

At only 22 years old, Carolina has has reached many around the globe with her powerhouse voice and music, having previously toured with Andrea Bocelli as his guest artist. She has rapidly grown in her career performing at Madison Square Garden, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, MetLife Stadium, and many more.

The New York Pops

The New York Pops brings the joy of popular music and orchestral performance to all five boroughs through programming, education, and community partnerships that inspire today’s audiences and nurture tomorrow’s musicians. The largest independent pops orchestra in the United States and the only professional symphonic orchestra in New York City specializing in popular music, The New York Pops continues to re- imagine orchestral pops music under the dynamic leadership of Music Director and Conductor Steven Reineke.

Hosted by Helen Little of 106.7 Lite FM

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After the ceremony, ticket holders can explore Vessel’s new interior holiday display, including an 18-foot-tall mistletoe installation.

Enjoy exclusive, one-day only pricing on November 16, 7PM-9PM, for $10.

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