Debra Maciel There is never a bad time to visit NYC, as there’s always a fun event to attend to make your trip extra special. The Big Apple plays host to many exciting experiences to suit different interests and preferences.
If you’re unsure about the best time to visit the city this year, you could time your trip to fit in around an annual event for a fun-filled week. Check out the best annual events to attend in New York City.
NYC Restaurant Week
Foodies should visit the Big Apple during NYC Restaurant Week, which happens twice yearly in January and July. Hundreds of restaurants across the city run three-course lunch and dinner menus, allowing diners to sample delicious dishes created for the annual event.
New York Fashion Week
If you’re more of a fashionista than a foodie, book a city break to the Big Apple during New York Fashion Week. You can attend the semi-annual fashion weeks during February or September to view looks for the upcoming fall/winter or spring/summer seasons.
It will provide an insight into the latest fashion trends that will dominate, and many fashion designers will make their debut on the runway. Also, you could view collections from some of the most celebrated designers, and their cutting-edge designs will be worn by the world’s best models.
Pride Week
NYC Pride Week gets bigger and better each passing year, and 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of Stonewall. If you missed out on the celebration of NYC’s LGBTQ community this year, you’ll be happy to learn it takes place annually in June.
The NYC Pride March is the biggest of its kind in the world, as you can walk alongside tens of thousands of people and past millions of sidewalk spectators. The famous parade will make its way down Fifth Avenue and features fun parties, fantastic entertainment, and unforgettable costumes.
Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting
Christmas is one of the best times to visit New York City, and few holiday events can rival the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center. The 79-foot tree features 50,000 lights, which will make the festive break extra magical.
When you’re not busy breathing in the tree’s beauty or snapping a selfie with it, you can take to the ice at The Rink or see the talented Rockettes at Radio City Christmas Spectacular inside Radio City Music Hall, which is within Rockefeller Center.
New Year’s Eve at Times Square
Ring in the New Year in style in New York City. Once attracting more than a million visitors, spots for New Year’s Eve at Times Square are now limited to 15,000 people, and you might be one of the lucky ones to watch the crystal ball drop at midnight on January 1st 2023. Locals and tourists have attended the event for more than 100 years, as it offers a party atmosphere, unlike anything you’ve experienced. It is an event you must attend at least once in your lifetime. You will not regret it.
