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 Italian-American celebration |
Fifth Avenue (between 44th & 79th St) New York, NY 10022 United States http://www.columbuscitizensfd.... |
Many New Yorkers and Italian Americans in particular, celebrate the mid-October day Columbus first set sight on the Caribbean Islands. Government employees (including postal workers) receive a day off, and there is a substantial parade down Fifth Avenue. This parade lacks the vibrant costumes of other New York City parades, and often the focus of the event seems to be on which politicians attend with whom. However, it is a good opportunity for a pleasant morning out with the kids. Free admission. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Colorful holiday celebration |
5th Avenue Between 49th & 57th Streets New York, NY 10022 United States +1 212 484 1222 |
This parade, which always takes place on Easter Sunday, was immortalized in a song sung many years ago by young Judy Garland: 'I'll be the fairest lady at the Easter Parade on Fifth Avenue.' Nowadays, you might wear more than Judy Garland's bonnet; you can dress up as a bunny or duck too. Young children join in this parade, while most other city parades (especially the Halloween Parade) are really for adults. St. Patrick's Cathedral offers great views. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Joe |
 Photo: Håkan Uragård Sweden |
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Remembering Stonewall |
5th Avenue (between 52nd & Christopher Streets) New York, NY 10011 United States +1 212 807 7433 http://www.nycpride.org |
Behind the wild and fun celebration of this parade is an intense history of activism and pride: The Stonewall Inn, a gay bar on Christopher Street, was the site of a police and patron uprising in June, 1969. The next June marked the first of New York City's annual Gay and Lesbian Pride Parade in memory of the event. The parade goes from Midtown to Greenwich Village, with clubs in full swing throughout the week. A festival, dance hop, the LC Salutes Gay Pride event, and rally are all part of the festivities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Pekka Hirvonen |
 Photo: Gregory William Wasserstrom |
 Photo: Dominic Lo |
 Photo: Jennifer Rock |
 Photo: Brian |
 Photo: David Figueroa |
 Photo: DeLares (Eliud Martinez) |
 Photo: Deepak Kumar |
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German Festival |
5th Avenue Between 63rd to 86th Streets New York, NY 10021 United States +1 646 334 7717 http://www.germanparadenyc.org |
This German parade was named after General Frederick von Steuben, a Prussian army officer who brought his services to General George Washington during the American Revolution. The parade takes place near the Yorkville section of Manhattan, once home to a large German immigrant population. Today the area is part of the trendy Upper East Side. Upwards of a million German-Americans turn out each year for the parade, which is held every September. Musical bands march and people in traditional garb walk along the route. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A day off |
Fifth Avenue (between 44th and 72nd streets) New York, NY 10019 United States |
First celebrated in 1882, Labor Day was started as a holiday to celebrate the American worker; it is better known today as the last long weekend of the summer. What better way to say goodbye to long hot days than by having a parade? Tourists and city residents get together along Fifth Avenue to watch as high school bands, politicians, police and fire departments, and many other colorful displays parade past in honor of workers everywhere, past and present. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Holiday parade |
Central Park West to Broadway (between 77th & 34th) New York, NY 10012 United States +1 212 494 4495 http://www.macysparade.com/ |
This Thanksgiving Day tradition has been drawing spectators from all over the world since 1924. The main attractions for children and adults alike are the huge balloon cartoon characters like Popeye, Bullwinkle and many Disney personalities. The parade starts around 9am Thanksgiving morning at Central Park West and 77th Street and ends at Broadway and 34th Street at Macy's Department Store. You can also watch the balloons being inflated the night before at Central Park West between 77th and 81st streets along Columbus Avenue. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Alistair McMillan |
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 Photo: Mark Chessler |
 Photo: Stephen Sizemore |
 Photo: Maggie Soladay |
 Photo: Michael Chang |
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 Photo: Licky Oats |
 Photo: Holley St. Germain |
 Photo: John Corbett |
 Photo: Mark Mathosian |
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Festive cultural event |
Fifth Avenue (between 44th and 86th streets) New York, NY 10022 United States http://www.nationalpuertorican... |
Hispanic people make up a substantial percentage of the population of New York City, and Puerto Ricans are one of the largest ethnic groups in the city. The Puerto Rican Day Parade, held on the second Sunday in June, attracts about 3 million spectators. It is the largest gathering of its kind for Puerto Ricans in the world. This spirited parade meanders down Fifth Avenue between 44th and 86th streets, and local and Puerto Rican entertainers, politicians and sports figures all take part. Free admission. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: katy |
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 Photo: Brian Ramnath |
 Photo: joel perez irizarry |
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Scottish Celebrations |
150 East 55th Street New York Tartan Day Committee Inc New York, NY 10022 United States +1 212 980 0844 http://www.tartanweek.com/ |
Come April and New York will see the largest Scottish celebration of its kind in the city. The parade is like a carnival with bands playing Scottish instruments and lots of other fun. Thousands of participants play the bagpipe in a band or individually and march while the onlookers cheer on. There are several other celebrations, such as a Football game, 'The Post Parade Party', 'The Tartan Ball', 'Scottish Youth Theatre' and a 'Celebration of Scotland's Treasures' too. So if you are planning a trip to New York in April, make sure you check out this week long Scottish Event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun fair for the family |
73-50 Little Neck Parkway Queens County Farm Museum New York, NY 11004-1129 United States +1 718 347 3276 http://www.queensfarm.org |
Head over to the Queens County Farm Museum, for some wholesome family amusement. The Queens County Fair is a typical country carnival, with enough activities to keep everyone entertained. Let your kids get acquainted with the farm animals at the petting zoo or they can have a blast on the hay rides, carnival rides and more. There are various competitions like scarecrow making, crafts, pie eating, pig racing and floral arrangements among others. While you listen to the live bands, vendors selling an array of refreshments keep you energized all day long. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Bring the whole family |
24 West 61st St., 4th Fl New York, NY 10023 United States +1 212 830 7722 http://www.risf.org |
Randall's Island hosts a variety of shows and events all year round. Many concerts and festivals take place here so there's always something everyone in the family. The island is being developed as a sports and recreational facility. The Randall's island Sports foundation strives towards hosting programmes for the children with community sponsoring. A water park, a 20 court tennis center and nature center projects are on the anvil. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Shayna Marchese |
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Perennial New York favorite |
51st Street and Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10823 United States http://www.saintpatricksdaypar... |
New York's St. Patrick's Day Parade, held in March, is one of the city's largest and most popular parades and one of the oldest in the country; it began in 1762. Large crowds line Fifth Avenue to watch the pipe bands, soldiers, Irish-American organizations, leprechauns and scores of local politicians as they make their way along the Upper East Side. One of the best places to view the parade is on the steps of St. Patrick's Cathedral on the corner of 51st Street and Fifth Avenue. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: leisa reichelt |
 Photo: John Brian Silverio |
 Photo: Barbara Zacharewskaj |
 Photo: Ramón F. Kolb |
 Photo: Ralf B. |
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 Photo: Dan Larino |
 Photo: Sam Evaristo |
 Photo: Kevin C. Downs |
 Photo: Sean Patrick Hale |
 Photo: Doron Derek Laor |
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 Photo: Laura Manzari |
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A downtown Halloween parade |
On Sixth Avenue (From Spring Street to 21st Street) New York, NY 10011 United States http://www.halloween-nyc.com |
This event is New York City's version of Mardi Gras. Crowds come from all over to observe and take part in this yearly downtown ritual, which started off as a much smaller parade more than 25 years ago. Come for the outrageous and often inventive costumes, good music and high spirits, or dress up yourself. Get there before sunset, because it starts around 7pm and can get quite crowded. The parade originates at Spring Street in Soho and proceeds up Sixth Avenue, concluding at 23rd Street. Free admission. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Loren Polans |
 Photo: Joann Jovinelly |
 Photo: Steve Peralta |
 Photo: Eamon Hickey |
 Photo: Becky Burrichter |
