EMPIRE STATE BUILDING TO SHINE 
FOR
NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL FINAL 
FOUR
The Empire State Building will celebrate the NCAA Men's 
Basketball Final Four on Saturday, April 6, 2013, by shining its 
world-famous tower lights in each of the four teams’ colors, then in the winning 
teams’ colors following the games. 
Beginning at sunset on Saturday, ESB will shine its four 
sides for each team:
- North Side: Syracuse University (orange and blue)
- East Side: University of Michigan (navy blue and yellow)
- South Side: University of Louisville (red and white)
- West Side: Wichita State (yellow and black)
Following the games, ESB will shine its north and 
south sides for the winner of University of Louisville vs. Wichita 
State, and its east and west sides for the winner of 
Syracuse University vs. University of Michigan. 
A special, interactive lighting will be held for the 
championship game on Monday, April 8.
About the Empire State Building
Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan (from base to 
antenna), the Empire State Building is the “World’s Most Famous Office 
Building.” With new investments in infrastructure, public areas and 
amenities, the Empire State Building has attracted first-rate tenants in a 
diverse array of industries from around the world. The skyscraper’s robust 
broadcasting technology supports all major television and FM radio stations in 
the New York metropolitan market. The Empire State Building was named America’s 
favorite building in a poll conducted by the American Institute of Architects. 
The Empire State Building Observatory is one of the world’s most beloved 
attractions and is the region’s #1 tourist destination. For more information on 
the Empire State Building, please visit www.esbnyc.com, http://www.facebook.com/empirestatebuilding, or 
@EmpireStateBldg. 
 
 
 
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