Four Popular Events to See in New York City

New York, The Big Apple, is a city that never sleeps. Throughout the day there are musicals, parties, and other interesting events. From the famous dropping of the New Year’s Eve ball to film festivals, New York has it all.

New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

The most famous event that takes place in New York is the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square, where thousands of spectators from around the world gather to celebrate the New Year. I can’t think of a better place to embrace the New Year than Times Square at the stroke of midnight with the ones you love. The amazing display of fireworks, balloons and tons of confetti flying from the roofs of the buildings completes the festivities. Everyone should experience New Year’s Eve in New York at least once in his or her life. It’s chaotic and freezing cold outside, but what the heck, it’s all part of the fun.

Tribeca Film Festival

If you like short, documentary and feature films, the Tribeca Film Festival, co-founded by Robert De Niro, is the place to be. It showcases such films from around the world and helps promote New York City as a major filmmaking center and it’s a great way to bring the Independent films to the widest possible audience. Tribeca Film Festival will help you expand your movie palate. It offers the best-handpicked films from thousands of entries, and gives you a chance to participate in panel discussions and be up close with some of your favorite actors and actresses. For dates and tickets information call 212.941.2400.

Chinese New Year Spectacular

If big shows are what you came to New York for, then you should see the Chinese New Year Spectacular at the Radio City Music Hall during the week of the Chinese New Year
Celebration. This is a phenomenal show and is worth seeing. It will touch your heart as you watch the entirety of the show—China’s glorious past is interpreted through well-choreographed dances, music and instrumental performances. It gives you an amazing view at China’s 5,000-year history. One particular dance that is so moving is the “Risen Lotus Flower,” which is the dance depicting the persecution of the Falun Gong practitioners for their beliefs.

The costumes are so colorful and beautiful, and the backdrops are fantastic. It makes everything come together in a cultural kind of way. For dates and tickets for this spectacular show contact 212.736.8535.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Thanksgiving is not the same without the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (pictured). Gather the family and watch the floats, giant balloons and your favorite performers go by. This American tradition has been entertaining our homes for 82 years. People wake up early on Thanksgiving morning to see their favorite characters sky high in the sky. This parade make its way to Herald Square with over 2.5 million spectators lined up on the street.

If you want to get a good spot, be there early. Usually, people start showing up as early as 6:30am. For information contact the parade hotline at 212.494.4495. It’s highly recommended.