Ring in 2007 in the world's most exciting New Year's Eve destination. On December
31, all eyes will be on Times
Square for the official countdown as the Waterford Crystal ball
descends before a crowd of thousands. For prime viewing, consider
checking into the New York Marriott Marquis located right in the middle
of all the action. Visitors can also celebrate with a bang at one
of the midnight firework shows around the city. Grand Army Plaza in
Brooklyn, New York Harbor above the
Statue of Liberty and Central
Park will all be alight with fantastic fireworks to welcome the
new year. Or enjoy champagne toasts at popular party spots such as
BED New York , crobar , Lotus , Pacha and Webster Hall .
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Weekend (January 12-15, 2007)
Honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the city's rich African-American
culture by exploring Harlem, a New York neighborhood rich in history
and heritage. Discover this popular visitor destination with Harlem
Heritage Tours, which offers engaging excursions such as its Harlem
Renaissance Walking Tour, the Harlem Gospel Walking Tour and more
. Stop by the world-famous Apollo
Theater where artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday,
James Brown and Michael Jackson have graced the stages through the
years or check out live jazz at the Big Apple Jazz Boutique/EZ's Woodshed
Café. Indulge in savory selections from healthy Chinese at Ginger
& Ginger Express (www.gingerexpress.com) to soul food specialties
at Lenox Lounge , Spoonbread Too-Miss Mamie's (www.spoonbreadinc.com)
and Sylvia's Soul Food Restaurant.
President's Day Weekend (February 1-19, 2007)
Follow in the footsteps of America's forefather George Washington by paying a
visit to two of the then General's former headquarters during the
Revolutionary War: the Van
Cortlandt House Museum in the Bronx and the Morris-Jumel Mansion
Museum, Manhattan's oldest residence . Dine at the historic Fraunces
Tavern Museum, where Washington gave his farewell address to his
troops and check out Federal Hall, the site of Washington's inauguration
in 1789. History buffs can explore more with Patriot Tours, a Revolutionary-era
walking tour of Lower Manhattan . Let's not forget about Abraham Lincoln
who also visited New York City. Big Onion Walking Tours uncovers New
York City's history in its "New York Discovered Tour," which takes
groups to Lower Manhattan to significant stops visited by distinguished
figures such as Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Thomas Edison
and more . Celebrate the Year of the Pig in February when Chinatown
hosts Lunar New Year festivities (www.explorechinatown.com). Highlights
include the Fourth Annual Lunar New Year Flower Market, which kicks
off the celebration on February 16 and 17 with arts, crafts, cultural
performances and beautiful blooms which bring luck and prosperity.
The Museum of the Chinese in the Americas will lead guided walking
tours highlighting holiday traditions and customs, neighborhood history
and more . Looking for authentic souvenirs? You'll find it at Pearl
River Mart, which offers everything from traditional tea sets to Mandarin
dresses (www.pearlriver.com). You can stay close to the action by
checking into one of the hotels nearby such as the Holiday Inn Downtown
(www.holidayinn-nyc.com).
Memorial Day Weekend (May 25-28, 2007)
Salute the fine men and women of the U.S. military by taking part in Fleet Week,
which brings more than one dozen Navy and Coast Guard ships to New
York Harbor and nearly 4,000 sailors and marines to the city each
year. The event features athletic competitions and ship tours that
offer the public a glimpse into military life. In addition to the
Memorial Day Parades and ceremonies in all five boroughs, visitors
can attend a special New York Philharmonic concert at The
Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine on Monday, May 28 .
July 4th Holiday (July 1-8)
Join New Yorkers as they celebrate Independence Day in spectacular fashion with the annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, the nation's largest birthday bash which lights up the night sky with more than 120,000 bursts of color, light and breathtaking pyrotechnics from around the world (www.macys.com). For optimal viewing of the fireworks, consider a July 4th cruise with Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises (www.circleline42.com) or Spirit Cruises (www.spiritcruises.com).
Over-the-top haunted houses, scary movies, costume parties and parades provide
plenty of chills and thrills for Halloween revelers in the Big Apple.
Don your finest costume and join the hundreds of puppets, dancers,
artists and thousands of New Yorkers for the Village Halloween Parade,
the most over-the-top and largest celebration of its kind in the United
States (www.halloween-nyc.com). There are also a number of not-to
be-missed celebrations taking place in the days leading up to Halloween.
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine throws the annual Halloween
Extravaganza and Procession of Ghouls with a scary film feature followed
by a dazzling display of costumes and special effects (www.st.johndivine.org),
while the Brooklyn Botanic Garden hosts its annual Ghouls and Gourds
program featuring pumpkin carving, musical performances and a costume
parade (www.bbg.org).
Top Annual New York City Events 2006
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The New Yankee Stadium
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The Bronx
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Interactive Bronx map
