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.

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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.

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Students mingle at Tree Lighting.

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3. Eager listeners gathered on Low Plaza for music.

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Student gather on Low Plaza for performances.

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4. A cappella performances were delivered by the Kingsmen …

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The Kingsmen give an a cappella performance at Tree Lighting.

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5. … Sur …

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Columbia Sur performs at Tree Lighting.

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6. … and SHARP.

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SHARP performs at Tree Lighting.

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7. A rush of photo ops followed the lighting.

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Students pose on College Walk after the trees are lit.

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

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College Walk alight!

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