This text is part of the special Pleasures notebook
According to NYC & Company, responsible for marketing the destination, 6.5 million visitors are expected in the Big Apple from mid-November to January. Between the classics and the new, here are some avenues to explore.
There is, of course, the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, which kicks off the festivities on November 24, and the giant Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, which has lit up Rockefeller Plaza for 80 years from late November to mid-January. But there are also the legendary shows, so numerous that a week would not be enough to see them all, the numerous events and traditions, which make New York a particularly lively destination at this time of year.
Where to start ? Among the events that visitors most dream of, the founder of the blog and the agency New York in FrenchAlexandre Vendé, mentions the dance show of Rockettes. Since 1932, the dance troupe has performed at Radio City Music Hall. Price of a ticket for the Christmas Spectacular show, which lasts 90 minutes: from $46.
All boroughs sparkle in their own way during the holiday season. To get an overview, Brooklyn Bus Tour (in English) offers a “Christmas Lights Tour”. From Manhattan, visitors travel to Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. It’s an opportunity to see residences that stand out for their spectacular character, but also to learn more about the history of the neighborhoods you pass through.
New York in French offers a similar tour to Dyker Heights. “The houses are decorated excessively, with Santa Clauses 4 meters high, rides in the gardens, lights everywhere,” says Alexandre Vendé. It’s one of the things to see. »
Skating in Central Park or Byron Park is also one of the activities he recommends, in addition to visiting the Christmas markets.
From botanical gardens to museums
By November, most attractions are already adorned with Christmas colors. At Brooklyn Botanic Garden, in Prospect Heights, an illuminated tunnel and sea of lights appear in the evening from mid-November to January 8. In the Bronx, the landscape of the New York Botanical Garden also sparkles at nightfall thanks to NYBG GLOW, the largest outdoor holiday experience. In both cases, however, it takes a bit of luck to get your hands on tickets.
On the side of Hudson Yards, a rapidly developing neighborhood located between Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen, The Shine Bright Experience celebrates Christmas with more than 2 million lights and the decoration of 725 trees.
L’American Museum of Natural History, who is celebrating his fiftieth birthday, is concocting an origami Christmas tree. This year’s theme? BeautifulBugs. Butterflies, centipedes and ladybugs will glide through the approximately 1,000 pieces of paper that will adorn it, some of which are inspired by the museum’s iconic exhibitions, Blue Whale and Tyrannisaurus Rex. Another way to shine!
The ideal time, according to Alexandre Vendé, to head to the Big Apple to fully experience the holiday atmosphere while avoiding the crowds? “Around December 15-20. Christmas trees are on sale in the streets and there are songs. The magic of Christmas is already here. It’s very cool. »
This special content was produced by the Special Publications team at Duty, relating to marketing. The writing of the Duty did not take part.
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