It means there are tons of fun things to do in NYC. Fifth Avenue stores and departments already changed clothes with holiday theme. If you pass by parks, you will notice holiday markets opened displaying gifts and Christmas ornaments. I know some of you already marked your calendar for Black Friday shopping. Last but not least, I'm one of the people waiting for Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree!
Let's take a look at Top 7 events that will optimize your November in NYC.
1. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
- The 90th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade begins at 9am on Thanksgiving Day, which is Thursday, November 24, 2016.
Let's kick off the start with the most exciting parade of the year. This is one of the big festival in NYC which is sponsored by Macy's. Come out and watch the annual pageant of giant balloons, floats, cheerleaders, clowns, marching bands!
>>Link to Thanksgiving Post "5 Things To Know To Optimize Your Thanksgiving Day in NYC"
2. Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
- November 30, 2016 - January 7, 2017. 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a world-wide symbol of the holidays in New York City. The 2016 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be lit for the first time on Wednesday, November 30, with live performances from 7–9pm, at Rockefeller Plaza. Thousands crowded the sidewalks for the event and millions watched it live across the globe.
3. Radio City Christmas Spectacular
- November 11, 2016 through January 2, 2017. 1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020
It's cold outside, huh? Watching a wonder show in a theater is a perfect way to spend your winter. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular 2016 literally kicks off the holiday season in NYC. Since 1933, the tap dancers, flying Santa and of course the Rockettes have put on one of the city’s most classic Christmas spectacles.
4. Thanksgiving, Black Friday & Cyber Monday Sale
- Date varies depending on a brand and location.
Can't stop thinking of shopping? This is the time for you to rush and shop! Take all advantages of holiday sales in the city of shopping. Check the list of brands, sale dates and coupons in advance and plan out smart. Some offline stores close on Thanksgiving or open late at night.
>>Link to Thanksgiving Post "5 Things To Know To Optimize Your Thanksgiving Day in NYC"
5. Ice Skating In A City Park
- Wollman Rink in Central Park, 830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065
- The Rink at Winter Village in Bryant Park, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and between 40th and 42nd Streets
- The Rink at Rockefeller Center, Rockefeller Center, 600 5th Ave, New York, NY 10020
Are you ready to enjoy cold weather? But you don't wanna go too far to go skiing? Ice skating rinks are waiting for you in the city. Make a plan to visit top 3 ice skating rinks, Wollman Rink in Central Park, The Rink at Winter Village in Bryant Park, and The Rink at Rockefeller Center. If you have your own ice skates, you can save a lot!
>>Link to Ice Skating Rinks Post "5 Best Ice Skating Rinks in NYC"
6. Holiday Markets In A City Park
- Union Square Holiday Market, Union Square Park, Southern Side
- Winter Village at Bryant Park Holiday Shops, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues and between 40th and 42nd Streets
- Columbus Circle Holiday Market, Columbus Circle, 59th Street and Central Park West
Here is another wonderful shopping experience you can have only in winter in NYC. Just drop by and take a look what these markets have. You will be fascinated by fine jewelry, unique art works, good quality home goods, and delicious eats. Some big brands also join and sell their best sellers.
7. The New York City Marathon
- Across all five NYC boroughs
Are you a healthy nut? Have you attended marathon before? Why don't you challenge yourself by attending annual New York City Marathon? Thousands of runners will take to the streets for the NYC Marathon, which travels across all five NYC boroughs. The starting line is in Staten Island at the Western end of Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and participants run through Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx before crossing the finish line in Central Park.
Resources: TimeOutNewYork, Rockefeller Center, theblackfriday.com, newyork.com, urbanspacenyc.com
No comments:
Post a Comment