St. Patrick’s Day Parade People
wear Irish green for this big day when marching bands, politicos, and
lovely lasses march down 5th Avenue to proclaim their love of the
Emerald Isle. Millions come to watch and the celebrations last way into
the night. Easter Parade Following
a long-time tradition, 5th Avenue closes to traffic in Midtown, and New
York families in their Sunday best stroll up the avenue, with ladies
sporting amazing hats, both traditional and outrageous. 5th Ave 11am Easter Sunday
Easter Parade
9th Avenue Food Festival New
York’s biggest food extravaganza began in 1974. Vendors come from all
over and thousands of people jam the streets to sample a United Nations
of food from burritos to samosas. 4th of July Fireworks River
drives close to traffic and huge crowds come out to see this
pyrotechnic spectacular over the East River. Macy’s spends over $1
million for this salute to the red, white, and blue.
4th of July fireworks over the East River
West Indian Day Carnival Brooklyn’s
West Indian population celebrates its heritage with a parade of
enormous floats, lavish, feathered costumes in rainbow hues, and
contagious Caribbean music. Street stands offer Caribbean specialties. Feast of San Gennaro The
patron saint of Naples is carried through the streets of Little Italy,
and Mulberry Street is packed day and night with music, game booths, and
tons of tasty, traditional food. Sausage and pepper sandwiches are the
trademark of this 10-day event, but there is an Italian treat for every
taste. New York City Marathon An
amazing 30,000 entrants run the 26.2-mile (42-km) marathon that starts
on Staten Island, takes in all five boroughs, and finishes in Central
Park. New Yorkers line the route, cheering and offering water to the
runners. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade New
Yorkers take to the streets and America watches on television as
cartoon character balloons, marching bands, lavish TV and movie
star-laden floats, and the dancing Rockettes announce the start of the
Christmas season. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony America’s
tallest Christmas tree, festooned with miles of lights, stands next to
the skating rink in Rockefeller Center. Trumpeting angel decorations in
the Channel Gardens and animated windows in 5th Avenue department stores
add to the holiday spirit. Rockefeller Center 1st week in Dec
New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Crowds
begin gathering hours before, ready to cheer when a giant, illuminated,
Waterford crystal ball lowered at midnight marks the official start of
the New Year. Other “First Night” events include dancing at Grand
Central Station or the Empire State Building and a midnight run, with
fireworks, in Central Park.
Times Square Midnight Dec 31
Top 10 Sports Events
U.S. Open Tennis Championships The last Grand Slam of the year. New York Yankees and Mets Baseball Perennial rivals compete in America’s favorite pastime. New York Knicks Basketball Fast-paced games that always sell out. New York Liberty Women’s professional basketball. New York Jets and Giants Football Both teams play in New Jersey; tickets are scarce. New York Rangers Hockey Played on ice, requiring speed and skill. Millrose Games America’s fastest runners compete in this indoor track meet. Wood Memorial Race featuring Kentucky Derby contenders. Belmont Stakes The last of racing’s “triple crown.” New York Red Bulls The growing popularity of soccer draws devoted fans.
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