NYC2WAY Presents Popular Events In New York City

No matter what you are looking for, New York City has it all - from dining to shopping, arts and entertainment, culture, nightlife, and special events. All year round, the Big Apple is packed with fun and excitement. Rent a limousine service when visiting NYC and experience popular events in the city, as well as other attractions, in total luxury and comfort. Some of the popular events celebrated in NYC and throughout the United States include the following:

January in New York City

Three King’s Parade is celebrated in early January. This is a festive cultural holiday observed in Puerto Rico, the greater Caribbean, Latin America, and throughout the United States. The Martin Luther King Day Parade takes place the third Monday in January. This national holiday was established in 1986 to recognize the achievements of Dr. King, one of the greatest civil rights leaders.

Fourth of July in New York City

In the United States, Independence Day is a federal holiday, celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is closely associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, baseball games, and various other events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States.

Labor Day In New York City

Labor Day in New York City is celebrated the first Monday in September each year. One hundred years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still doubt as to who first proposed this holiday for the workers. Recent research seems to suggest that Matthew Maguire, a machinist - and later the secretary of Local 344 of the international Association of Machinists in Paterson, New Jersey - proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York.

October in New York City

Halloween is a tradition celebrated on the night of October 31 in New York City and throughout the country. Halloween is most notable for children dressing in costumes and going door-to-door collecting sweets, fruits, and other gifts. A specifically American variation of this is trick-or-treating. Other traditional activities include costume parties, watching horror movies, going to “haunted” houses, and hayrides. New York City is known for its Halloween Parade held in Greenwich Village.

November in New York City

Thanksgiving in New York City is celebrated the fourth Thursday in November. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual parade presented by Macy’s Department Store. The three-hour event is held in NYC starting at 9:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

December in New York City

Christmas and New Year’s Eve in New York City are celebrated on December 25 and 31, respectively. Christmas is an annual holiday that marks the birth of Jesus of Nazareth. Christmas celebrations often combine acknowledging Jesus’ birth with various other traditions and and customs to include nativity scenes, Christmas trees, the exchange of gifts and cards, and the arrival of Santa Claus. Christmas inspires goodwill, compassion, and family time. Rockefeller Plaza in New York City is home to the Rockefeller Christmas tree, a well known icon of the Christmas season.

In 21st-century Western practice, New Year’s Eve is celebrated with parties and social gatherings until the moment of the transition of the year at midnight on December 31st. Many cultures use fireworks and other noise-makers as part of the celebration, in New York City and other cities all over the world, such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris, Montreal, London, Istanbul, Sydney, and Rio de Janeiro. However, celebrating New Years Eve in Times Square with a million other people is truly a wonderful experience.

There are many other traditions and events celebrated in NYC all year long. With a trusted limousine service rental, you can visit NYC any time of the year and avoid the hassle of traffic and frustration of driving in the city. Simply hire a limousine service to take care of all of your travel around town for a relaxed and enjoyable time in NYC.