The Holiday Season In New York City

New York City is a fantastic town, filled with people from all over the world. With so many nationalities and religions, there are a myriad of holiday celebrations to experience in the big city. And if you are looking to visit around this time, then there are a few major sites that you need to check out. Some of the best holiday events in the world happen right on the isle of Manhattan, or in the surrounding suburbs, and this is your chance to get the inside scoop on where you should be. It’s as easy as finding a NYC limo rental service, and heading off to the sights.

There are many to choose from, but here are a few for the upcoming holidays that you likely will not want to miss on your next New York City holiday adventure. But be warned; you won't be the only ones who know about it, so get ready to celebrate in large groups, as we ring in the holiday season!

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The world famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade first started in 1924, and has grown into a regular Thanksgiving Day tradition. Televised around the world, the parade begins at 9:00 am EST, and includes gigantic balloons and floats, as well as many famous faces. The parade is still sponsored by Macy’s department store in New York, though others sponsor the event now as well, and it is the ultimate family parade in the country. Fun sights and sounds, music, and iconic figures floating a dozen stories above your head is a great way to celebrate the day. Come down to the parade route, which marches from Central Park down to Columbus Circle, then on to Times Square, and down to Bryant Park, until it finishes on 34th St. in Macy’s Square. A NYC limo rental can take you around the crowds to see the festivities.

Lighting The World’s Largest Menorah

Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday of light, will be something special in 2013; the first night of the 8 night celebration will be starting on Thanksgiving. This is special because the holiday follows the Jewish lunar calendar, and as such, is a floating holiday on the standard calendar, starting on a different day every year. The way it fell out, starting on Thanksgiving, which is extremely early, will not happen again for another 79,000 years! You can celebrate this holiday by heading on down to Grand Army Plaza on the corner of 5th Ave. and 59th St. at dusk to see the lighting of the world’s largest Hanukkah menorah, which stands at 32 ft. high! There will also be food and music.

Tree Lighting In Rockefeller Center

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has been an icon for decades, and if you are in New York City, you have to be there when they light it up. December 4th is when the lighting will take place, but even if you can’t be there, come down and check out the tree, and maybe go ice skating right in the heart of Rockefeller Center. Just hop in a NYC limo rental, and head down to check it out for yourself.