New York State Tree Lighting and Firework Festival lights up Albany

The New York State Tree Lighting and Firework Festival drew crowds eager to celebrate the holiday season to Albany’s downtown on Sunday.

Attendees saw musical performances, figure skating demonstrations, caroling, and took part in other entertainment, like carriage rides and visits with Santa, before the big show: the Christmas tree lighting and fireworks.

Jake Schweikert, 14 months old, of Feura Bush, showed his excitement as he looked at lights wrapped around a tree trunk before the main show. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)

Fireworks go off at the Empire State Plaza during the New York State Tree Lighting and Firework Festival on Sunday in Albany. The event drew crowds to the capital's downtown to celebrate the season. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)

Fireworks go off at the Empire State Plaza during the New York State Tree Lighting and Firework Festival on Sunday in Albany. The event drew crowds to the capital’s downtown to celebrate the season. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)

Fireworks light up the sky above the Empire State Plaza during the New York State Tree Lighting and Firework Festival on Sunday in Albany. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)

Earlier in the day, members of the Hudson-Mohawk Figure Skating Club performed at the plaza's ice rink. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)

Earlier in the day, members of the Hudson-Mohawk Figure Skating Club performed at the plaza’s ice rink. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)

Holiday Tubas perform during the New York State Tree Lighting and Firework Festival at the Empire State Plaza on Sunday in Albany. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)

Festive lighting is seen on the Alfred E. Smith State Office Building in Albany on Sunday. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union)

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New York State Tree Lighting and Firework Festival lights up Albany

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