NYC’s Annual Events

New Year’s Eve in Times Square

It wouldn’t be New Year’s Eve without watching the crystal ball drop in Times Square. Despite the typically cold temperatures, around a million people gather to get showered with confetti and ring in the New Year.

Lunar New Year Parade

Want to see a dragon dance? Head to Manhattan’s Chinatown for the Lunar New Year Parade & Festival, one of the City’s liveliest cultural happenings. Smaller celebrations take place in Flushing, Queens, and Sunset Park, Brooklyn.

New York Fashion Week

Every February and September, Fashion Week showcases new styles. Some of the world’s top designers—as well as up-and-comers—debut their collections on the runways as celebrities look on.

Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks

Celebrate America’s independence with the nation’s most dazzling pyrotechnics display. Colorful fireworks light up the skyline to musical accompaniment as millions watch along the City’s waterfront and on television.

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival

Every August, 200 dragon boat teams converge on Meadow Lake in Queens’ Flushing Meadows Corona Park to compete in one of the largest events of its kind.

Feast of San Gennaro 

Excitement in Manhattan’s Little Italy hits its peak at this annual September salute to the patron saint of Naples. Join revelers for 11 days of parades, entertainment and Italian food.

New York Comic Con

Expect to see cosplayers like the ones in this _Ghostbusters_ crew during October’s Comic Con at the Javits Center, which celebrates comics, anime, graphic novels and video games.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

More than 3 million spectators cheer as giant helium-filled balloons float along the route. Santa and Mrs. Claus are among the parade’s highlights.

TCS New York City Marathon

Taking place every November, the marathon traverses all five boroughs, starting in Staten Island and finishing in Manhattan’s Central Park.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

Brave the crowds to see this hallmark of the holiday season, adorned with tens of thousands of multicolored lights and topped with a Swarovski crystal star.

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