During the holidays, New York City feels even more exciting than usual. The lights are brighter, there’s often snow on the ground and NYC visitation hits its peak. It’s a great time to be in the five boroughs, where you can find massive holiday celebrations. Here are some of the biggest ways to show off your holiday spirit during the most wonderful time of the year in NYC.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Courtesy, Macy's
1. Wave to the giant balloons in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Millions view from the streets (and millions more on TV) as Broadway stars, marching bands, Santa Claus and, of course, giant balloons proceed from Central Park West and 77th Street down to Macy’s Herald Square. The
Rockefeller Center. Photo: Julienne Schaer
2. Visit the soaring Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
Shortly after Thanksgiving, New Yorkers and visitors gather to watch a towering, elaborately festooned
Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn. Photo: Julienne Schaer
3. Take in two of the world’s largest menorahs.
If you head to either Grand Army Plaza (Manhattan or Brooklyn) between December 22 and 30, you will see one of the
Radio City Rockettes. Courtesy, MSG
4. Watch the Rockettes’ high kicks.
It’s no exaggeration to call the
Fifth Avenue. Photo: Matthew Penrod
5. Peer into department stores’ over-the-top holiday windows.
New Year's Eve Ball Drop. Courtesy, Times Square Alliance
6. Take part in a New Year’s Eve countdown with a million new friends.
People all around the globe will watch as New York City ushers in a new year in style. The