New York Annual Events

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Perhaps the most famous event in NY region the "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" Or Simply "Macy's Day Parade" is held in Morning on Thanks Giving day. The Event is usually 3 hours long and start at 9 AM sharp. The history of event can be traced back to year 1920 when Macy's department employees Parade to flagship store in colorful costumes. Mind Blowing Music, balloons & different art performance are the attraction of parade now a days. You can also catch your some of favorite Stars at the venue. Event is Covered by Television in English & Spanish. Parade stars at 77th Street(Central Park West).This year parade will be held on November 23, 2006 at 9:00 a.m..

Times Square's New Years Eve

31st Dec, the night at which we welcome the coming year with great charm and passion. It is celebrated worldwide, partying until the moment of the transition of the year at midnight. New York City, Edinburgh, Paris, and London are the toppest ones to celebrate the new year in the world. The "ball dropping" of Times Square in New York City, is famous for the New Year celebration. Drinking champagne, fireworks are the major part of the celebrations. People arrive early to enjoy the evening. In some countries, New Year's Eve is a public non-working holiday.

"What is ball dropping?" You can call it ultimate street party. It is usually just a few local folks and 500,000 of their closest friends.

Kennel Club Dog Show, Westminster

Those who love thier pets, especially dogs must attend the 'Kennel Club Dog Show'held at Madison Square Garden, New York City every year. This show is the America's most impressive dog show. Dogs of various breeds worldwide are brought by the Dog owners. The whole show is live by television. The best Dog is also declared based on their breeds and behaviour. This show will be held on february, 12-13, 2007, Madison Square garden, New york city.

St. Patrick's Day parade

St. Patrick's Day is named after the famous irish saint Patrick. This day is celebrated for the symbol of greenery. On this day, everything seems to be green.It was celebrated on march 17,1766. It is the world's largest cultural event making green worldwide. It is a five day festival. The parade starts from 44th to 86th streets and ends up to 5th Avenue, at 11am on Saturday, March 17th. The parade will also be televised. A unit of soldiers marches at the head of the parade and various Irish societies of the city followed them. Thousands of people attended the Parade including bands, floats, huge cartoon-character balloons, clowns and lots of folk dancers.

Film Festival(New York)

First held in 1962 ,NY film festival is organised by the "Film Society of Lincoln Center". This year festival was held between September 29 and October 15, 2006. Festival is held on several location which includes:

• Alice Tully Hall on the north of 65th Street(west of Broadway)
• Avery Fisher Hall(southwest corner at 65th Street & Broadway)
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• Walter Reade and Kaplan Penthouse on 65th Street (Broadway and Amsterdam Avenues)

Tickets are available for between $10 - $40 depending on program. Ticket can also be purchased on phone by paying a small surcharge & on Internet. To Purchase ticket in person contact Alice Tully Hall(Box Office) at 65th Street West of Broadway. Another interesting fact is that no prizes are distributed at this festival.