New York City is host to scores of  events, major and minor.  Summer time brings plenty of outdoor concerts and events. We have listed here several very good sites for your viewing.

Annual Major Events include;

March (17th)-St. Patrick's Day-the best and largest parade anywhere.

June (early) -National Puerto Rican Day Parade- a fun day for all.

July (4th) -Independence Day-fireworks from Macy's like you have never seen before.

September (11th thru 21st) -Feast of San Gennaro-the City's oldest & biggest religious St. Festival.

October (31st) -New York's Village Halloween Parade-wildly creative night.

November (2nd) -The ING New York City Marathon-New York's premier runners event.

November ( 3rd-4th week) -Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting-a wonderful evening.

November (27th) - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade-everyone looks forward to this one.

December (31st) -New Year's Eve in New York City-the whole world watches.

New Year Events in New York City

For a complete list of New York City New Year's Eve  Parties and ticket availability, go to our NYC Events page.

One of our favorite events The Big Apple Circus is back in Town. It will be here now through January 18, 2009. It is at Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center. Every seat is on top of the action. 

The Grand Central Holiday  Fair is  Entering its 10th year, The Grand Central Holiday Fair continues to attract New Yorkers and tourists alike. Known for its exceptional product mix, the Holiday Fair consistently impresses customers from all walks of life. Conveniently located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall is the perfect destination for an elegant shopping experience. And, unlike other Manhattan holiday gift fairs, it’s indoors! Grand Central Terminal, 42nd Street & Park Ave., now through December 29, 2008.

June 26, 2008 to October 13, 2008-A wonderful event now ended. Presented by The Public Art Fund in collaboration with The City of New York. Designed by Olafur Eliasson. We will leave this photo up for those who did not get the opportunity to see it. The New York City Waterfalls.

There are many other events, festivals, and happenings.  Some are seasonal, some occasional, some only once.  Please check with the following links for a more complete listing.

New York Event Guide             Lincoln Center Festival 08         Hudson Riverpark   

Time Out New York               Central Park Summer Stage 08    Museum of Modern Art

Lower Manhattan (June to September)          New York City Street Fairs and Festivals

The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus (NYCGMC)