New York City Events

There are very few places in the world that has as many parades, street fairs, festivals, fireworks displays and other types of events then New York City.

Enjoyable by natives and tourists a like, go to a New York City event is a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends, and one of the bonuses is a lot of them are free! Here's an every growing list of events taking place in New York City. Enjoy!!

August 2010

Airforce Week - August 24th through August 29th, 2010 - NYC will be buzzing with the excitement of Air Force Week. There will be a wide variety of events held throughout the five boroughs, from concerts by Air Force bands to an air show featuring the Thunderbirds. For information go to Airforceweek.af.mil.

The US Open - August 30 to September 12, 2010 - Tennis anyone? See the world's top tennis players compete in five major championships that constitute the US Open (men's and women's singles, men's and women's doubles, and mixed doubles) at the beautiful USTA Billy Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in Queens. Well worth the trip and the cost of admission, there no better place to see a tennis match then live in center court at Arthur Ashe Stadium. For information about the players, the schedule, ticket prices and more, go to usopen.org.

September 2010

43rd Annual West Indian American Day Carnival Parade of Bands - September 6, 2010 - A massive good time that draws thousands and thousands every year. Costumes Bands, Masqueraders, Floats and much more. From 11:00 am to 6:00 pm along Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Get directions and the parade route here West Indian American Day Carnival Association

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week - September 9 - 16, 2010 - Its Fashion Week, and if you're lucky enough to get in, you'll get a look at top designer's Spring 2011 Collections. For more information, strut on over to mbfashonweek.com and get your fashion on.

September 11 - Saturday, September 11, 2010 - The 9th Anniversary of the attacks on our city and our nation.

83rd Annual Feast of San Gennaro - September 16 - 26, 2010 - There will be lots of food, cooking demonstrations, live musical entertainment, book signings and of course the Cannoli Eating Competition on Sept 26. Do you need more information. Visit Sangennaro.org for a full list of all the performances, demonstrations and fun!

October 2010

The Avon Walkathon for Breast Cancer - Saturday & Sunday, October 16 and 17, 2010 - Walk for a good cause! Help change the lives of thousands who are affected by breast cancer by walking for donations. Want to know more? Go to Avonwalk.org for more information.

36th Annual Americana Jazz Festival - Saturday, October 23, 2010 This is a fabulous street festival with live jazz and lots of food. It will be held at 52nd Street, Fifth-Seventh Aves. 11;00 to 6:00 (date & time subject to change)

NYC Walk to Beat Lung Cancer - Sunday, October 24, 2010 - This 5K walk is an easy way to help raise money to find a cure for lung cancer. For more information, please go to events.lungevity.org.

New York Village Halloween Parade - Sunday, October 31, 2010 - This is the parade's 37th year, and anyone in a costume is welcome to join the parade and the hundreds of puppets, 53 bands and thousands of other participants for the world's most creative and unique parade. Find out more by visiting www.halloween-nyc.com. Boo.

November 2010

The NYC Veterans Day Parade - Thursday, November 11, 2010 This is the 91 anniversary of the Veterans Day Parade, and its a time to honor those who served in the various branches of the armed forces, and at times sacrificed their lives defending our nation. The parade starts at precisely 11:00 am (rain or shine) and marches along Fifth Avenue. For more information go to NYC Veterans Day Parade.com. Thank you to all the men and women of the armed forces.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Thursday, November 25, 2010 - There isn't a parade in the world that is more well know then the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. For 84 years the parade has entertained New Yorkers, people from around the country and the world. To confirm the parade route for this year, be sure to visit Macys.com for more information.

December 2010

New Years Eve in Times Square - Thursday, December 31, 2010 - Watch the ball drop in person and bid farewell to 2010. If you don't mind crowds and cold weather, this last big event of the year is the place to be.