Experience New York’s Greatest Festivals & Events New York is famed for its iconic attractions such as Times Square, Central Park and the Statue of Liberty and there are boundless tourist attractions to explore, but how about dedicating a weekend to one of the city’s amazing festivals? New York celebrates occasions in style, and we’ve listed some of the city’s best events below. Museum Mile Festival The Museum Mile Festival is a major cultural festivity held at Fifth Avenue’s 82nd-10th streets which annually becomes the Museum Mile. Live music, entertainment, children’s activities and other block-party style festivities can be enjoyed at this event, and some of the region’s finest museums and galleries take part, offering free entry to the public. Previous museums featured in the Museum Mile festival include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum, Museo del Barrio and the Jewish Museum.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Thanksgiving is America’s most celebrated occasion, and famous department store chain Macy’s hosts the most amazing thanksgiving parade in the world in the heart of Manhattan along a 2.5 mile route, attracting millions of spectators with its marching bands, giant helium balloons, colourful floats, performance groups and celebrity guests. Traveasy offers cheap ticket to New York from UK, so why not book a city break during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and look forward to witnessing this remarkable event. Tribeca Film Festival The immense Tribeca Film Festival in Lower Manhattan is of the world’s leading annual film festivals, allowing visitors from the general public to enjoy the ultimate film festival experience. The festival was founded in response to the tragedies of 9/11, and many world-renowned films have since made their debuts here. There are screenings of over
100 films around the world, gala events, award ceremonies and free outdoor drive-in screenings at the Tribeca Film Festival, which celebrates New York’s incredible film, culture and music scene. Village Halloween Parade We know that America goes all out for Halloween, and this is really highlighted at New York’s Village Halloween Parade that has developed into one of the world’s largest Halloween celebrations. The parade consists of one big party with hundreds of spooky puppets, art exhibitions, dance performances, over 50 music bands and thousands of New Yorkers dressed in Halloween costumes. The Village Halloween Parade is crowded and it’s bustling, but it’s also one of the best annual New York traditions which truly showcases the city’s creativity. Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony There is no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to experience New York’s Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony. The remarkable ceremony has welcomed in the festive season since the 1900s, with the famous Rockefeller Center tree being illuminated with thousands of colourful lights. The ceremony is free to join and there are live celebrity performances to enjoy, but bear in mind that it’s one of those first come, first served events, so get there early to get a good spot! Book New York flights from UK with Traveasy and look forward to experiencing one of these immense cultural spectacles.