Thanksgiving In New York! |
Thanksgiving Day Parade
Come celebrate this happy and delicious holiday with us!
This year on November 25th!
While most American holidays, such as Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day revolve around remembering fallen heros or wars, Thanksgiving is about sharing. Proclaimed a holiday in 1863 by President Lincoln, it’s inspiration was the first harvest celebration between the Pilgrims and Native Americans.
Events
In New York City you can see the full force of Thanksgiving takeover with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Watched by over 3.5 million people each year, this spectacle began in 1924. This year it starts at 9am, and goes from Herald Square to 77th st., but the best view is said to be between 61st and 72nd on Central Park West.
Find the best apartments to see the Parade!
The Feast
The core of Thanksgiving is the great feast often surrounding a rousted turkey, with the necessary sides of cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy, and pie! Yum!
Some Great Restaurants for Thanksgiving Dinner in NYC are:
Central Park Boathouse Restaurant
E. 72nd St.
New York, NY 10021
(212)-517-2233
Keen’s Steakhouse
72 West 36th St.
New York, NY 10018
(212)-947-3636
Fraunces Tavern
54 Pearl St.
New York, NY 10004
(212)-968-1776
Zoe Restaurant
90 Prince St.
New York, NY 10012
(212)-966-6722
And Just in Case You Want to try Hosting this Great Meal Yourself, Some of the Best places to shop for food are:
Fresh Direct
Whole Foods
Trader Joe’s
Zabar’s
Butterfield Market
Thanksgiving Evening -Surprisingly one of the hottest bar nights of the year!
Partying all over the city will be taking place all night before, after, and during turkey! So go out and hop the bar’s for Thanksgiving specials and holiday hoedowns!
Black Friday – The day for shopping!
November 26th.
Thanksgiving is also known for BLACK FRIDAY! It is the kick-off of the holiday season and stores take full advantage with outrageous deals on everything for One Day, November 26th, the day after Thanksgiving. So run into your favorite store, try not to get trampled by all the other exuberant shoppers, and find that thing you always wanted or the perfect gift for the lowest price!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
-by Sam Richman
