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Christmas Eve Caroling

Download our free Caroling Song Book to follow along December 24th at 5pm under the arch.

 
 
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2025 Washington Square Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec 11
2025 Washington Square Tree Lighting Ceremony

On Wednesday, December 7th at 6 pm, the Rob Susman Brass Quartet and
children and grown-ups alike will sing holiday songs. The sparkling lights on the
resplendent tree will be turned on to mark the beginning of festive winter evenings.
Santa Claus himself has promised to appear, candy canes in hand, and lead the
children in the illumination countdown. The Washington Square Association
provides songbooks.

2025 Washington Square Christmas Eve Caroling
Dec 24
2025 Washington Square Christmas Eve Caroling

Christmas Eve, December 24 at 5 pm is the traditional time to celebrate
the holiday with carols near the Washington Square Arch. The Rob Susman Brass
Quartet, song leader, and the revelers from all over the city will lustily sing out the
familiar tunes. The words are in the songbooks distributed by the Washington
Square Association, but many will know them by heart. “Peace on Earth, Good Will
to Men” will ring out and is especially meaningful this season

 

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New Village Interagency Task Force Making A Big Impact On Public Safety And Quality Of Life
New Village Interagency Task Force Making A Big Impact On Public Safety And Quality Of Life

The new Village Interagency Task Force is helping facilitate interagency cooperation, increase police presence at hot spots, improve street and subway lighting, and advocate for public policy and enhanced social services. It’s already having a significant impact.

VIDEO - The 100th Annual Washington Square Tree Lighting Was Epic
VIDEO - The 100th Annual Washington Square Tree Lighting Was Epic

We couldn’t be happier with the 100th Annual Washington Square Tree lighting. Stilt-walkers, giant sock puppets, kids makeup and Santa galore. And of course the 40th year of the Rob Susman Quarter leading us in song with our vocalist Linseigh Green. Here’s a video for you to enjoy. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors including NYU, Wegmans and Douglas H. Evans and Sarah Cogan!

The Humanitarian Crisis In Greenwich Village And Washington Square Park Is A Public Safety Crisis
The Humanitarian Crisis In Greenwich Village And Washington Square Park Is A Public Safety Crisis

Our representative have lost sight of the public safety crisis for residents. We demand immediate action from our representatives including reforming the disastrous Discovery regulation of 2019, detaining those that litter needles on our streets, coordinating DHS, Sanitation and Parks, and properly funding the NYPD 6th precinct. See the devastating photos of living in today's Greenwich Village

Cannabis Dispensary on Fifth Ave and 8th St? What You Can Do To Stop It.
Cannabis Dispensary on Fifth Ave and 8th St? What You Can Do To Stop It.

The proposed cannabis dispensary at 10 Fifth Ave on the corner of 8th street where the old Le Pan Quotidien resided is an unacceptable risk with its close proximity to two preschools, elementary schools and park playgrounds and is instrumental of legislative process that’s broken. Here’s what you can do.

NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue To Light The Washington Square Tree December 6th At 6pm
NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue To Light The Washington Square Tree December 6th At 6pm

The WSA is pleased to announce NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donaghue will lead the Washington Square tree lighting December 6th at 6pm.

2023 Chess Simul Canceled Because Of Lack Of Park Safety
2023 Chess Simul Canceled Because Of Lack Of Park Safety

Unfortunately, recent events in the park including deadly stabbings, overdoses, and violence against park administrators and WSA board members, we have to postpone the Washington Square Chess Simul until the NYPD, Parks and the District Attorney’s office provide more effective policing, prosecution and social services.

Register Now For The Washington Square Park Chess Simul - October 21st!
Register Now For The Washington Square Park Chess Simul - October 21st!

We are so pleased to announce our third annual Washington Square Park Chess Simul October 21st. RSVP now as spots will fill out quickly.

Washington Square Chess Simul Announced October 21st, 2023!
Washington Square Chess Simul Announced October 21st, 2023!

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Join us tonight for our third concert of the season, a Tango Septet composed by Latin GRAMMY Award winner bassist and composer, Pedro Giraudo! We’re thrilled to be celebrating the 63rd season of the Washington Square Music Festival! Rain Venu
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Yay! The Washington Square Music Festival has become. Concerts every Tuesday at 8pm in the park through the end of June. Rain venue: Judson Church. Join us for wonderful music in our park, now in its 63rd year.
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