The Christmas season in New York City kicks off with the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade which took place in late November. This is to say that magic has invaded this effervescent city. Here are 10 suggestions to fully experience Christmas in the city that never sleeps.
1- The Rockefeller center tree
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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
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Of course, we will not fail to pay tribute to the very symbol of this holiday, the famous Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. This majestic tree in importance and illuminations, which has been admired in so many romantic films, is in place until January 7th.
2- Brookfield Place
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Brookfield Place
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In the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place, the annual Brookfield Luminaries Experience takes place daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Under a vault of light, visitors are invited to write their wishes which are then sent to the lanterns. For each wish, $ 1 (to a maximum of $ 25,000) will be donated to music education programs at the GRAMMY Museum.
A magical moment. Until January 5.
3- Outdoor skating rinks
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Central Park Wollman Rink
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Many outdoor rinks, such as Rockefeller Center Ice Rink, Wollman Rink in Central Park, Bank of America Winter Village
at Bryant Park and the Brookfield Place Ice Rink are accessible to visitors.
► www.wollmanskatingrink.com, therinkatrockcenter.com, wintervillage.org, gpice.com
4- ELF The Musical
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ELF The Musical
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The must-see ELF The Musical is performing at the Madison Square Garden Theater, but only until December 20.
5- Le Holiday Train Show
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Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden
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Train lovers won’t want to miss the Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden (Bronx). It is an exhibition of model trains that traverse a landscape (to scale) of 150 iconic urban structures. The 26th edition highlights Midtown Manhattan, with new versions of the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, General Electric Building and St. Bartholomew’s Church. Until January 15th.
6- Winter Wonderland
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Winter Wonderland
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On Staten Island, just steps from the ferry, is the first ever Winter Wonderland SI at Richmond Ball Bank Park, featuring ice skating, rides, games, a holiday market and more. Every evening at dusk, a sound and light show is presented and an ice bar (Igloo Bar) offers cocktails.
7- The Rockettes
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Radio City Music Hall
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The Rockettes are inseparable from Christmases in New York. Running until January 1, the Radio City Music Hall show still promises extravagant costumes and lots of fun.
8- Window shopping
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Windows
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The windows of the city’s department stores are worth admiring. In fact, WindowsWear offers daily tours that start at Macy’s in Herald Square and work your way up Fifth Avenue, passing through the Empire State Building, Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, Central Park and more.
9- Brooklyn fires
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Brooklyn fireworks
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In Brooklyn, the fireworks celebrating the New Year will be held at the Grand Army Plaza. They can also be admired along West Drive, Prospect Park or between Grand Army Plaza and 9th Street.
10- Times Square
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Time Square, New York
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Every year at exactly midnight in Times Square, tradition has it that a huge ball that sparkles throughout the period, descended to indicate the end of the current year and the start of the new one. An estimated one million people, the crowd present for this show broadcast live on television. Activities start at 6 p.m. For those who don’t want to be in the crowds of Times Square, you can get to Broadway, 43rd Street to 50th or 7th Avenue.
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