Hayden Christensen Lights the Empire State Building

Empire State Building Lucasfilm Photo Opps (DAY)

Earlier today in a city Far, Far Away, the Dark Side of the Force descended upon the City that Never Sleeps. The Empire State Building is hosting a dynamic light show tonight, March 21, at 8 p.m., to celebrate a Star Wars-themed takeover, and Hayden Christensen was on hand earlier today to kick off the events.

The light show is part of the “March to May the 4th” campaign, a collaboration between Disney Consumer Products and Lucasfilm. Earlier today, the Empire State Building had a special guest, Hayden Christensen, who played Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequels. Christensen had the honor of flipping the famous light switch to start the festivities, after which he explored the Observatory Experience, which has been named the #1 attraction in the U.S. by TripAdvisor for two years in a row. He also posed for photos on the 86th and 102nd Floor Observatories.

The Empire State Building is now the home of a villains-focused Fifth Avenue window exhibition, a themed photo opportunity with Funko, a LEGO Star Wars exhibit, and an immersive fan experience from Hasbro and Amazon. Observatory hosts and staff will be carrying lightsabers, and costumed characters are expected to visit throughout the day.

The Empire State Building, known as the “World’s Most Famous Building,” stands tall at 1,454 feet in Midtown Manhattan. It recently underwent a $165 million makeover, creating a brand-new Observatory Experience. This includes a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum, and a redesigned 102nd Floor Observatory with floor-to-ceiling windows. The 86th Floor Observatory offers 360-degree views of New York and beyond.

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