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The Empire State Building Celebrates 95 Years as the 'World's Most Famous Building'

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  • The Empire State Building celebrates its 95th anniversary on May 1, 2026, with new offers, a special tower lighting display, and legacy celebrations.
  • The Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop introduces the exclusive "Kong Sundae" to the 86th Floor Observation Deck through May, featuring vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, almonds, a cherry, & a Chocolatey Kong.
  • The first-ever "Sky High Celebrations" birthday party package is available for 12 to 25 guests on Saturdays & Sundays, offering guided gallery visits, a private party room, artisanal snacks, & optional 102nd Floor access with face painting & mascot appearances.
  • The building's iconic tower lights will shine in a dynamic, multi-color sparkle on May 1, with live global streaming available via EarthCam.
  • The Empire State Building is ranked the #1 Top Attraction in the United States in Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards.
  • A $165 million, five-year overhaul of the observation deck includes a new dedicated entrance on 34th Street, an immersive museum with nine galleries, & a redesigned 102nd Floor with floor-to-ceiling windows.
  • The building achieved LEED v5 Platinum certification & aims for net zero emissions by 2030, while co-developing the open-source "Empire Building Playbook" to guide low carbon retrofits for other owners.
  • The 1,454-foot skyscraper has been fully powered by renewable wind electricity since 2011 & houses tenants such as LinkedIn, Shutterstock, & various retail options.
  • Additional anniversary collaborations & experiences will be announced throughout 2026, with reservations available at esbnyc.com.