We all watch movies and TV shows to escape the reality for a moment. These amazing movies keep us captivated for an hour or two with the scenic views of the surroundings. Especially Hollywood movies that illustrate the beauty of urban cities and infrastructures of the United States.
Stop fantasizing about the beauty of the United States and start packing your things to explore USA’s most iconic destinations to escape your imagination for a moment and have an actual experience of a lifetime. Festivals are a great way to experience a destination in a unique way, especially in the United States where events are universally adored by many of us. It draws people from all over the world. For travellers, these events are some of the best ways to experience the New York city. So, here are some of the famous upcoming events in the US that you should never miss.
International Balloon Fiesta
The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is an enchanting hot air balloon show that everyone looks forward to seeing in October. The fiesta offers a wide array of contests and entertainment options for spectators. Feast your eyes with the view of twilight balloon glows and vibrant balloon filled skies of the valley, which is a grand backdrop for the breath-taking majesty of this popular event.
So, this fall don’t miss to catch the International Balloon Fiesta which will take place on Saturday, October 05th to October 13th in New Mexico, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Pkwy, Albuquerque, NM 87113. It will start promptly at 9 am EST and takes about 10 hours.
This nine-day celebration is known as the world’s largest hot air balloon festival happens annually; it draws more than thousands of people into the city, offering magical views of the sun, clouds and natural surroundings of this world-famous gathering. With the Fiesta coming up, you can enjoy breweries and delicious southwestern food.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
The Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will mark its 93rd edition for this year on Thursday, November 28. It’s a great way to enjoy this holiday season with a grand show featuring giant helium balloons, floats of wonder, marching bands, engaging performance groups, celebrity appearances and the special Santa Claus will turn all eyes into Manhattan during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2019.
Get a sneak peek of this year’s balloons and floats! Around 21-character balloons featuring, ‘Dr Seuss’ The Grinch, Paw Patrol, Trolls, Power Rangers, Pikachu and SpongeBob SquarePants. And there will be around 28 legacy balloons, 1,100 cheerleaders, 29 floats, 12 marching bands and over thousands of clowns will make this parade one of the best NYC events in November. The big event is to be broadcasted across the country, and in case you are planning to celebrate live then make sure to hit the streets early to see this magical show with a good viewing point. The parade departs from 77th Street and Central Park West at 9 a.m. but the best viewing points are between 72nd Street/Central Park West and 61st Street.
Christmas and New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve in NYC, is one of the largest celebrations in the city and if you are planning to visit New York this New Year’s Eve on December 31st, 2019 which falls on a Tuesday, keep reading! it’s a unique experience that’s on many people’s bucket list. The big New Year’s Eve celebration takes place in the Times Square in New York city. Around 6pm, the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball is raised to the top of the pole. Where around one million revellers will make their way to Midtown to the land of LED screens to watch the ball and when clock strikes midnight to get covered in confetti. Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration is not only a New York tradition, it’s a global spectacle and one of the best NYC events in December.
These are just a few of the iconic American events that take place each year. There are many more to enjoy. Keen to have your trip with an annual event? Get in touch with Travel Center UK Whether you’re here for a romantic getaway, a wild weekend or a family trip, we’ve got you covered with great deals to match your itineraries.