Manhattan Light The Night
October 17th, 2019
Seaport District NYC
READ BELOW TO FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE EVENING!
GETTING THERE
Have Google Maps?
Open your Google Maps and enter “89 South Street” as your destination to see what is best for you.
* The event will be taking place on both Piers 16 AND 17.
* See below for check-in details for more specifics on which pier to enter.
DIRECTIONS TO THE SEAPORT DISTRICT
Nearest Subways:
2 3, 4 5 J, Z & A C Trains to Fulton Station, exit and walk east along Fulton street for .3 miles to 89 South street.
E Train to Chambers Street-World Trade Center
By Ferry:
Take the ferry to Pier 11/Wall Street. Walk north along the water until you get to the Seaport District NYC
By Bus:
From M15, QM11, QM25, X15: Get off at Water Street and John Street. From X8, X14, QM7, QM8, BM1, BM2, BM3, BM4: Get off at Water Street and Maiden Lane. Walk toward the water on until you get to the Seaport District NYC.
By Path:
PATH World Trade Center - Walk southeast down Fulton Street toward the water. Follow Fulton Street all the way to the Seaport District NYC.
From New Jersey: Take the I-78 E/Holland Tunnel and take exit 1 for NY-9A/West Street. Merge onto Laight St and then turn left onto West Street. Take the Battery Park Underpass and follow FDR signs. Continue onto FDR Drive/S St Viaduct and then take Exit 1 for South Street. Turn right onto South Street and follow for 0.6 miles. Look at parking information below
Parking: Driving on/ up to the pier is prohibited, however there is street parking or garages nearby where you are welcome to park.
Here are some parking options around Pier 16:
- Street Parking- Free but difficult to find
- Edison Park Fast – about $18 at 167 Front St
- Icon Parking – about $20 at 105 Front Street
- iPark - about $35 at 201 Pearl Street
- John Street parking- about $35 at 85 John St
REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN
Are you a Champion For Cures? If you individually fundraise $100 or more, you will be a Champion For Cures and will receive a wristband at check-in that entitles you to a Light The Night t-shirt and access to the snacks and beverage area.
As always, patients and survivors are automatically Champion for Cures and are welcome as our guests regardless of their fundraising.
Please pre-register online by October 17th at 10am to ensure a smooth check-in process.
No physical tickets are needed. Please give your name and team name at check-in.
CHECK-IN LOCATIONS:
General Admission check-in tent will be on Pier 16, near South Street between Fulton and John Street by the Harbor Cruise / Circle Line ticket booth.
VIP ($50,000+ teams) check-in tent will be on Pier 17, near the intersection of Fulton and South Street by the construction taking place at Howard Hughes Pier 17.
EVENT FEATURES
We have so many exciting event night features to share with you on October 17th that will help bring our mission to life for all those who participate. We don't want you to miss out on any of them! Read below to find out how to make the most of the evening and how your participation in Light The Night is bringing light to the darkness of cancer.
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LANTERNS
Light The Night lanterns are the symbol of our event and all the ways we are working together to fight cancer. Every registered participant will receive a lantern: gold in memory of those we’ve lost, white for survivors and patients and red for supporters of our mission. Be sure to pick up your lantern at check-in or inside the event site before the Opening Ceremony, as you'll be part of the ceremony's finale! The Opening Ceremony begins at 6:45pm at the stage! All participants should be in view of the stage at that time with their lanterns.
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SURVIVORS
During a special moment in the Opening Ceremony, survivors will be asked to move toward the center of our community with their white lanterns, where a special Circle of Survivors will take place. We will recognize as many survivors as possible during the ceremony, so if you are a survivor please click HERE and tell us why YOU Light The Night.
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REMEMBRANCE PAVILION
We encourage all participants to join us in the Remembrance Pavilion, a powerful reminder of how far we have come and how much work is left to be done. The Pavilion will be open to everyone all hours of the event (except during the Light The Night Ceremony). The pavilion is a multimedia experience where you'll be able to spend some quiet moments thinking about those we've lost but also connect with your fellow participants in a powerful way. Be sure to bring photos of anyone you’d like to honor to place on our Remembrance Boards - we’ll have markers and paper for you to leave messages of hope and remembrance.
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EVENT SITE MAP & TIMELINE
View the sitemap and walk route above. We have a map with on-site activities, snack & beverage locations, game zone & so much more.
Schedule of Events:
5:30pm: Check-In Opens and performances by Paris NY and Music 2 the Max
6:45pm: Light The Night Ceremony, emceed by Chris Wragge, CBS2 News Anchor
7:00pm: Walk Begins - This NEW walk route is about 1 mile in distance along the downtown city streets. Please keep in mind the route will have NYPD and volunteer presence and may have foot traffic because of street crossings and stop lights. Be sure to keep a look out for special surprises along the route!
8:00pm: Cross Finish Line
9:00pm: Site Closes
COME PREPARED
The event will take place rain or shine.
The forecast for October 17th may call for some cooler temperatures. With the piers' location near the river we are expecting wind - so come prepared! If there is rain, feel free to bring umbrellas, ponchos, hoodies & more!
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are welcome but must remain on a leash.
Will there be seating?
We have limited seating options available. We kindly ask you to please prioritize seating for patients, survivors, elderly, disabled, and pregnant walkers.
Turning In Donations?
Fundraising tip: Use your personal fundraising page to accept and deposit credit card and check donations directly into your personal fundraising account anytime, anywhere.
At the event: Please bring any donations with you to check-in. All donations should be in an envelope clearly marked with your name and team name.
After the event: Your fundraising page accepts donations until December 31st. Please make checks payable to “The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society” and include your name and team name in the memo line.
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QUESTIONS?
Please contact your LLS staff manager, call the LLS NYC office at (212) 376-7100 or email ltnnyc@lls.org