From Pride to St. Patrick’s Day: How SUMMIT Reflects the Diversity of New York City

From the red lanterns of Lunar New Year to the green tides of St. Patrick’s Day to Pride’s colorful celebrations, Midtown is constantly moving to the rhythm of the world. From 1,100 feet up, SUMMIT offers the best view of NYC and a place where you can take it all in without missing a beat.

Visitors from every continent find themselves gazing through the glass at SUMMIT, each face lit by the same skyline yet bringing stories shaped by different streets back home. As one of the best international tourist destinations, SUMMIT welcomes travelers and the unique perspectives they bring.

A Skyline Framed by Global Traditions

St. Patrick’s Day paints the avenues in green, echoing Irish pride with each step of the Midtown St. Patrick’s Day parade. The energy of NYC Pride pulses with color and voice, and Lunar New Year sends red lanterns floating through the boroughs, weaving Asian traditions throughout the city. And just steps from these streets, SUMMIT’s Affinity Room mirrors these global energies back to visitors, turning celebration into shared connection.

Inside SUMMIT, mirrored spaces create visual illusions and spark connections. The installations bounce back more than just your reflection; they capture the presence of everyone around you. Different backgrounds, different languages, different stories, all sharing one unforgettable moment.

Where Cultures Cross Paths — and Toast to It

Upstairs at Après, conversations flow in dozens of languages over cocktails and skyline views. It’s part café, part cultural crossroads—the kind of place where travelers feel welcome and locals feel at home.

Just outside, iconic New York experiences await: a cocktail at The Campbell, oysters at Grand Central’s historic Oyster Bar, or a stroll past the buzz of Fifth Avenue. SUMMIT is perfectly positioned to make a day in Midtown feel like a journey around the world.

Glass Canvas for the World’s Reflection

Kenzo Digital’s installation, Air, was crafted as a meditation on presence and perception, but its mirror-laden spaces do something else, too. They turn every visitor into both spectator and spectacle. From any angle, guests catch glimpses of themselves among others, a layered portrait of the diversity of New York City made visual.

Each reflection invites a deeper understanding beyond the surface. Here, a child from Buenos Aires and a couple from Berlin appear side-by-side, their silhouettes stitched into the skyline. SUMMIT doesn’t flatten those stories into sameness — it honors them by elevating them, both figuratively and 1,100 feet into the sky.

Whether marching in a cultural parade or simply watching from the sidewalks, Midtown offers celebration at every turn. And high above, SUMMIT stands not just as a tower of steel and glass, but as a welcoming platform for every traveler who carries a different perspective in their heart.

Ready to see how the world comes together in one unforgettable space? Plan your visit to SUMMIT today and discover why it’s a favorite for global travelers, cultural explorers, and anyone looking for a new perspective above Midtown.