Holiday Activities In Big Apple - Many people believe that New York is a place with high rise glass and steel building occupied by investment bankers who want to just make money. But the reality is that New York is a cultural, fashion, entertainment and tourist mecca. There are many events during the holiday season that attract millions of tourist from around the world to participate in.
Many people believe that New
York is a place with high rise glass and steel building occupied by investment
bankers who want to just make money. But the reality is that New York is a
cultural, fashion, entertainment and tourist mecca. There are many events
during the holiday season that attract millions of tourist from around the
world to participate in.
One of the most famous events
on New York calendar is Macy’s thanksgiving parade. In 1924, the annual
Thanksgiving parade started by Louis Bamberger in Newark, New Jersey at the
Bamberger's store was transferred to New York by Macy's. In New York, the
employees marched to Macy's flagship store on 34th Street dressed in vibrant
costumes. There were floats, professional bands and live animals borrowed from
the Central Park Zoo. At the end of that first parade, as has been the case
with every parade since, Santa Claus was welcomed into Herald Square. At this
first parade, however, the Jolly Old Elf was enthroned on the Macy's balcony at
the 34th Street store entrance, where he was then "crowned"
"King of the Kiddies." With an audience of over a quarter of a
million people, the parade was such a success that Macy's declared it would
become an annual event.
The event has grown so famous
around the world that people plan their visit to New York solely to visit the
parade. In recent years the parade has become controversial because of the
accidents caused by huge inflated cartoon figures.
The other celebrated event is
the new year’s eve ball drop celebrations at the Time square. On December 31,
1907, a ball signifying New Year's Day was first dropped at Times Square, and
the Square has held the main New Year's celebration in New York City ever
since. On this night hundreds of thousands of people congregate to watch the
Waterford crystal ball being lowered on a pole atop the building (though not to
the street, as is a common misconception), marking the new year. It replaced a
lavish fireworks display from the top of the building that was held from 1904
to 1906, only to be outlawed by city officials. Beginning in 1908, and for more
than eighty years thereafter, Times Square sign maker Artkraft Strauss was responsible
for the ball-lowering. During World War II, a minute of silence, followed by a
recording of church bells pealing, replaced the ball drop because of wartime
blackout restrictions. Today, Countdown Entertainment and One Times Square
handle the New Years' Eve event in conjunction with the Times Square Alliance.
A new energy-efficient LED ball, celebrating the centennial of the ball drop,
debuted for the arrival of 2008. The newest ball, which will be dropped on New
Year’s Eve for the arrival of 2009, will be larger and become a permanent
installation as a year-round attraction.
Many couples plan their trips
to this event to tie knots with their loved ones to make it more memorable. New
York is also famous for its broadway shows and musicals. It is the city that
never sleeps and provides round the clock entertainment to the visitors from
all over the world. New York is also considered as United Nations of USA
because of presence of people from all over the world. This designation is also
justified because UN headquarters are also based in New York. It is estimated
that 6 million people visit New York daily for various purposes. New York
supports economies of its adjoining states like New Jersey & Connecticut.
New York is a must see for anyone who wants to experience the potential of the
human kind.
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