Each year Macy's kicks off the world's largest fireworks display at approximately 9:20pm on July 4th. At approximately 9:20 pm on July 4th, the 26-minute display will be set off from six barges positioned between 24th and 50th Streets on the Hudson River. Four barges stationed between 23rd and 42nd Streets in the East River set off 20,000 aerial shells and special effects. There are electric set pieces on the barges, and the New York Fire Department gets in on the act with fire boats shooting red, clear, and blue water 300 feet over the river. July 4th Events in New York Macy's July 4th Fireworks
Halloween : October 31
The annual Halloween Day parade taking place in Greenwich VIllage in New York city is one of the most popular parades in the city. The Halloween parade boasts more than 50,000 costumed participants and 2 million spectators. Don your finest costume and join the hundreds of puppets, dancers, artists and thousands of New Yorkers for the Village Halloween Parade, the most over-the-top and largest celebration of its kind in the United States
Over-the-top haunted houses, scary movies, costume parties and parades provide plenty of chills and thrills for Halloween revelers in the Big Apple. There are also a number of not-to be-missed celebrations taking place in the days leading up to Halloween. The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine throws the annual Halloween Extravaganza and Procession of Ghouls with a scary film feature followed by a dazzling display of costumes and special effects, while the Brooklyn Botanic Garden hosts its annual Ghouls and Gourds program featuring pumpkin carving, musical performances and a costume parade. Halloween Day Parade in Greenwich Village
Thanksgiving Day : November 23
Giant balloons and millions of spectators fill up the midtown streets in New York during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Many famous celebrities and artists will also be part of the parade every year. Join the thousands of spectators as they kick off the winter holiday season at the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with spectacular floats, performances, marching bands and a whole lot more. New York City also has many wonderful restaurants where you can have a hearty Thanksgiving dinner afterwards. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Christmas : December 25
The Big Apple brings out the Yuletide spirit with spectacular activities for all
ages. The Buckingham Hotel welcomes visitors with a Christmas Spectacular
package complete with a two-night stay in a one bedroom suite and
four tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular from December
17 through 27 (www.buckinghamhotel.com). There are entertainment options
for everyone including the classic ballet George Balachine's The Nutcracker
at the New York State Theater at Lincoln
Center for the Performing Arts and the Holiday Train Show at the
New York Botanical Garden
in the Bronx. Shoppers
will delight in the whimsical window displays on view at Bloomingdales
, Lord & Taylor and Macy's , while those looking for unique gifts
should stop by the holiday markets at Bryant
Park , Grand Central Terminal and Union Square.
New Year's Eve : December 31
Ring in 2007 in the world's most exciting New Year's Eve destination. On December
31, all eyes will be on Times
Square for the official countdown as the Waterford Crystal ball
descends before a crowd of thousands. For prime viewing, consider
checking into the New York Marriott Marquis located right in the middle
of all the action. Visitors can also celebrate with a bang at one
of the midnight firework shows around the city. Grand Army Plaza in
Brooklyn, New York Harbor above the
Statue of Liberty and Central
Park will all be alight with fantastic fireworks to welcome the
new year. Or enjoy champagne toasts at popular party spots such as
BED New York , crobar , Lotus , Pacha and Webster Hall .
The ethereal Tribute in Light memorial was designed to help lessen the aching loss felt across the country since 9/11. It is a profound symbol of strength, hope and resiliency.
The New Yankee Stadium
New Yankee Stadium is the working title for a new stadium for the New York Yankees, currently under construction. It will open in 2009, replacing the third-oldest stadium in the Major Leagues.
The Bronx
In popular culture 'The Bronx' has often symbolized violence, decay, and urban ruin. In fact, there are guidebooks that say you must never go to the Bronx! Sheer ignorance, that is all we have to say! Interactive Bronx map
Interactive Bronx map
