Holidays in NYC

Grand Army Plaza

Visit a Hanukkah menorah, at the entrance to Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, that stands 32 feet high.

Join more than 3 million spectators to watch SpongeBob, Snoopy, Hello Kitty and Santa Claus march (or float) along the 2.5-mile route.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

This store’s holiday window displays burst with color and energy.

 Bergdorf Goodman

Peruse the wares at the southwest entrance of Central Park.

Columbus Circle Holiday Market

Head to Brooklyn for luminous displays every bit as flashy as they are festive.

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

Celebrate where the ball drops, fireworks burst and the streets are bathed in a (literal) ton of confetti.

New Years Eve, Times Square

All aboard to shop for crafts, jewelry and clothing under Vanderbilt Hall’s ornate chandeliers.

Grand Central Holiday Fair

Harlem Meer's Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, at the northern end of Central Park, resembles a storybook gingerbread house—especially when lit up at night.

Central Park, Harlem Meer

Rockefeller Center

Lace up your skates and hit the ice under the dazzling Christmas tree and gold-plated _Prometheus_ statue.

Macy’s flagship store on Herald Square is decorated with glittering lights and star-topped trees for the holiday season.

Macy’s Herald Square

Be there in person as pumpkin balloons, the Tom Turkey float and various storybook characters march through Manhattan.

In the Bronx, marvel at more than 140 replicas of City landmarks made from bark, seed and other plant materials, with toy trains chugging throughout.

New York Botanical Garden, Holiday Train Show

NYC’s streets, store windows and social calendar are extra-vibrant during the holidays.

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Holidays in NYC: A Photo Guide

When New York's streets and store windows are extra-vibrant.

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Photos: The Holidays in NYC

NYC’s streets, store windows and social calendar are extra-vibrant during the holidays. 

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