# @nbcnewyork on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddem3FNJtVK
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70593526-nbcnewyork-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-19T18:03:26.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC New York (@nbcnewyork) — https://gondola.cc/nbcnewyork

## Caption

✨ Morningside Heights is about to glow.

The 15th annual Morningside Lights returns this Saturday, bringing a procession of handmade illuminated lanterns from Morningside Park to Columbia University’s campus. 

This year’s theme, “A Common Thread,” explores the patterns and motifs that surround us — drawing inspiration from different cultures, generations and traditions. Participants used those influences to create lanterns inspired by the geometry of American quilts, all connected by a visual “common thread.” 

The tradition began in 2012. Organizers originally hoped 75 volunteers would help create and carry 25 large lanterns… but more than 600 people participated that first year.

📍 Starts at Morningside Park — 116th St. & Morningside Ave
🗓️ Saturday, September 19
⏰ 8 PM — rain or shine

Want to carry a lantern? Arrive at 7 PM at 120th St. & Morningside Ave. Lanterns are assigned first-come, first-served.

#MorningsideLights #MorningsideHeights

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