The George Washington Bridge Tower Lights Are On for Only a Few Days a Year, Including Memorial Day
- May 21
- 1 min read
It's an event that happens just a few times a year, but one definitely worth waiting for: the night when the George Washington Bridge's tower lights are turned on.
The bridge's iconic criss-crossed steel towers are illuminated only during major holidays and September 11—coinciding with the days when the bridge flies the world's largest free-flying U.S. flag.
Those holidays include Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day and Veterans Day.
The towers are lit from dusk to midnight.
Some of the best views of the bridge at night can be found on the overlook in J. Hood Wright Park (between W 173rd and W 176th Sts from Ft. Washington to Haven Aves).
Or to see the bridge up close, follow the bike path on the Hudson River Greenway to Fort Washington Park, which snakes around the bridge's east towers.
Note: The Port Authority of NY/NJ only lists the bridge's flag schedule, but the tower lights are reliably lit on those same holidays. You can also keep track of any last-minute alerts here.
Thanks for sharing this fascinating piece about the George Washington Bridge Tower Lights! It’s interesting to learn about this special tradition and the limited occasions when the towers are illuminated. I enjoyed reading about this unique New York landmark, just as Construction Estimating New York supports careful planning for construction projects.
Thanks for sharing this fascinating piece about the George Washington Bridge Tower Lights. I didn’t know they are illuminated for only a few special days each year, making occasions like Memorial Day even more meaningful. Really enjoyed learning this, and I also came across Game Vault Apk while exploring other content.
Any idea why they towers have been lit for a few days in December?
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