Posted on 04/02/2002 9:50:53 AM PST by LurkedLongEnough
"Visitors from near and far should not take The Empire State Building for granted because there are always interesting and interactive events planned throughout the year. As a focal point for displays, gatherings rallies and promotions, this building just might surprise you with how much is going on!
Special Lighting Requests: The Empire State Building has developed an annual lighting schedule which honors National Holidays, seasons, the myriad ethnic groups living in the New York City area and many worthy causes. We receive an extraordinary number of requests and unfortunately cannot accomodate them all. Our policy does not allow lighting for commercial (new products, corporate events etc.) or personal/private (birthdays, anniversaries etc.) occasions. All special lighting requests must be presented in writing and must include as many details as possible.
During spring and fall bird migration seasons and particularly on cloudy, humid and/or foggy nights, when large numbers of birds are seen flying near the building, the tower lights are turned off. Observatory personnel on the 86th floor outdoor deck notify the engineers. The birds are attracted by the lights and there is a danger they will fly into the building and be killed."
Empire State Building Lighting Schedule
Green & White: Pakistan Independence Day
Red & Blue: Equal Parents Day/Childrens Rights
Lavender & White: Stonewall Anniversary/Gay Pride
Dark/No Lights: "Day without Art/Night without Lights" AIDS Awareness
As you can see, lighting up the building, or not lighting it, means something to someone. What are your lighting suggestions? Is the schedule missing anything?
Stay Safe !
How about Yellow for Bastille Day?
I would cover the top of the building with a mixture of chlorate of potash, sulfur, and sesquisulfide of phosphorus, and then ignite it using a sandpaper-covered blimp.
Ooooh, I like it.
BLUE & WHITE: FreeRepublic Day ;-)
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