LIGHTS FOR THE PARACHUTE JUMP

The Parachute Jump on the boardwalk in Coney Island, a city landmark, will be lit up as of Friday night. Engineers successfully tested the new lights Wednesday night.

The Parachute Jump, which is 277-foot tall, will be lit throughout the year with six different color themes just like the Empire State Building and Brooklyn Borough Hall.

On Friday night, there will be an official lighting ceremony. Afterwards: A fireworks show.