—New York City Offers Multicultural Festivities Across the
Five Boroughs From November to January—
—Seven Million Travelers Expected to Visit New York City This Holiday Season—
New York City (November 1, 2019) — NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, invites worldwide visitors to enjoy the festive annual holiday season in the greatest city in the world. NYC & Company forecasts seven million visitors will visit the City during the 2019–2020 holiday season. From the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to the Christmas Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center and the New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square, New York City offers unparalleled ways to celebrate the holidays with vibrant performances, tours, lightings and more taking place from early November into January.
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“New York City’s celebratory spirit and excitement are palpable during the annual holiday season. From iconic attractions and events to hidden-gem activities in all five boroughs, there’s an endless roster of memorable programming to enjoy from November to January,”
said NYC & Company president and CEO Fred Dixon.
Following are festive events, performances and activities across the boroughs to celebrate the holiday season in New York City.
Annual Celebrations:
November 28 | Manhattan
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a classic New York City celebration of the holidays, featuring larger-than-life helium balloons, fantasy floats, clowns, performance groups, Broadway’s best musicals, celebrity appearances and more. The 93rd Annual spectacle will feature new balloons including Astronaut Snoopy, Netflix’s Green Eggs and Ham, SpongeBob SquarePants & Gary, Smokey Bear and Yayoi Kusama’s Love Flies Up to the Sky. New floats include Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues & You!, The Brick-changer by The Lego Group, Home Sweet Home by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, Rexy in the City by COACH® and Toy House of Marvelous Milestones by New York Life. The parade begins at 9 am on 77th Street and Central Park West, snakes around Central Park South and heads down Sixth Avenue before concluding at Macy’s Herald Square at 34th Street and Seventh Avenue.
For serious parade aficionados, head up to the American Museum of Natural History on November 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to watch the balloon inflation at West 79th Street and Columbus Avenue.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 4 | Midtown, Manhattan
The Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center has been a tradition for more than eight decades. Lighting up Rockefeller Plaza, the tree lighting ceremony features performances and classic Christmas songs. The tree will arrive on November 9, light up on December 4 and be on view through early to mid-January.
Lighting of the Largest Menorah in Brooklyn and Lighting of the World's Largest Menorah: Manhattan
December 22 | Prospect Heights, Brooklyn; Grand Army Plaza, Manhattan
Both the Manhattan and Brooklyn Grand Army Plazas compete in the race for the World’s Largest Hanukkah Menorah. The Largest Menorah in Brooklyn has been lit since 1985, and the annual concert to kick off the holiday will be held on December 22.
New Year’s Eve Times Square Ball Drop
December 31–January 1 | Times Square, Manhattan
Each year, millions of viewers watch the Times Square Ball Drop from New York City and around the globe. The Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year's Eve Ball sparkles in Times Square for visitors to see all season, but its descent is a specular, once-in-a-lifetime way to ring in the New Year.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Prospect Park
December 31–January 1 | Prospect Park, Brooklyn
The Grand Army Plaza’s iconic New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Prospect Park offer an alternative to the frenzy of Times Square. This spectacular celebration includes live music, followed by a fireworks show at midnight.
Sparkling Light Festivities:
NYC Winter Lantern Festival
November 20–January 12 | Randall Manor, Staten Island
The NYC Winter Lantern Festival is returning for a second year to Staten Island. Sponsored by Empire Outlets and venue partner Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, eight acres will be lit up by more than 50 LED installations, accompanied by live performances of traditional Chinese dance and art.
Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo
November 21–January 5 | Fordham, the Bronx
Returning for the first time since 2007, the stunning light displays at the Bronx Zoo will cover several acres in a walk-through experience with wildlife-themed LED displays, custom lanterns and animated light shows.
LuminoCity Festival
November 23-January 5 | Randall’s Island Park, Manhattan
Sixteen acres of lights will illuminate themed worlds during this inaugural festival, creating an immersive journey for visitors that includes a castle, skating unicorn and enchanted forest.
Brookfield Place Light Up Luminaries
December 3-January 4 | Battery Park City, Manhattan
This spectacular light installation kicks off December 3 with an evening of free ice skating, snacks and live performances.
Hello Panda Festival at Citi Field
December 6–January 26 | Flushing, Queens
The debut of this international lantern, food and art festival will include 60 global cuisine vendors, arts experiences, live performances and a holiday market.
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Source: nycgo.com
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