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Nov 20, 2021 · On Christmas Day it will be lit for 24hs & on New Year’s Eve from 6am to 9pm. Best time to beat the crowds: early in the morning or late at night (I do prefer to go at night). It’s especially crowded in peak season (Christmas & NYE week!).
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- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This nearly century-old tradition is the starting point of holiday spirit in New York City. Every Thanksgiving morning, the iconic floats and balloons that make up Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade make their way along Central Park West and Sixth Avenue.
- Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The Radio City Rockettes are world-famous for their high kicks and candy-cane costumes. Anyone who visits NYC over the holidays should make time to watch their most beloved show of the year, the Christmas Spectacular, at the iconic Radio City Music Hall.
- New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show. The New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show is a lesser-known exhibit if you're looking for an opportunity to escape the crowds.
- THE RIDE: Holiday Edition. See New York City’s holiday attractions from the comfort of a multi-million dollar motor coach on this Christmas-themed bus tour.
Nov 1, 2024 · Unfortunately, New York City does not have an official Christmas Parade like it does for Thanksgiving. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade however does incorporate some Christmas elements into its ceremony, most notably the final float of the parade which features Santa Claus on it waving hello to New Yorkers.
Nov 14, 2024 · Spoiler Alert: Celebrating Christmas in New York City is just as magical as you imagine. Dazzling window displays, aromatic Christmas markets, elaborately decorated restaurants and breathtaking Christmas trees, there’s nothing like experiencing New York City during the holidays firsthand.
- January/February Parades. Chinese Lunar New Year Parade. Chinese Lunar New Year Parade and festival is not on the same date every year, occurring in late January or early February.
- March Parades. Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City takes place annually on March 17th and is the oldest heritage parade in the United States, having first taken place in 1762.
- April Parades. Tartan Day Parade. Tartan Day Parade is an annual Scottish heritage celebration featuring kilted bagpipers and drummers marching up Sixth Avenue from 44th Street to 59th Street.
- May Parades. New York Dance Parade. New York Dance Parade unites dancers and dance troupes on the Saturday before Memorial Day to perform nearly 40 different genres of dance down Broadway and across St. Marks Place.
Dec 8, 2021 · Here's everything you need to know about the massive bar crawl known as SantaCon NYC, including maps, what time it starts and more. This Saturday you might spot hundreds of Santas...
Dec 2, 2021 · Published Dec. 2, 2021 Updated Dec. 3, 2021. The wait is almost over. Not only is the holiday season returning with full force, but this year — thanks to vaccines and booster shots — New...
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