MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
In the 1920's many of Macy's department store employees were first-generation immigrants.Proud of their new American heritage, they wanted to celebrate the American holiday with the type of festival they loved in Europe.
Eddie Cantor balloon - 1940
The employees marched from 145 Street down to 34th Street dressed as clowns, cowboys, knights and sheiks. There were floats, professional bands and 25 live animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo.
With an audience of over a quarter of a million people, the parade was a hit!
Large balloons first appeared in 1927 with Felix the Cat. One tradition long gone is the releasing of the balloons. They would float for days and the lucky finder could claim a prize!
Ah, the good old days!
Children then and now love the Parade!
Through the 1930's, the Parade grew and grew. Depression-era crowds of over 1 million lined the Parade route by 1934.
New balloons such as Walt Disney characters were among the favorites and radio audiences were able to hear the ceremonies and Santa's arrival at 34th Street.
The 1940's saw an end to the Parade since there wasn't much to celebrate during World War II. Also, the rubber and helium could not be wasted.
The Parade resumed in 1945, and was televised in New York. The Parade also began the route that it still runs today.
A happy dachsund in Times Square - 1950's
Bullwinkle the Moose, shown here in 1982, first appeared in 1961.
With nationwide television, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade assumed it's hold on the entire nation in the 1950's.
It also became a time for celebrities. Sid Caesar, Danny Kaye, and even Howdy Doody made appearances.
The Parade has always been known for its policy of going on rain or shine and the valiant efforts of the balloon wranglers should always be recognized.
The most bittersweet year of the Parade had to be 1963. Less than a week after President Kennedy's assassination, the country was still in mourning. But, it went on so as not to "disappoint the millions of children."
Underdog balloon - 1977
In 1971, the winds were so bad, the balloons had to be cancelled. Television viewers had to settle for clips from the 1970 Parade.
Through the 1960's, 70's and 80's, some of the favorite balloons appeared including Snoopy, Kermit the Frog, and Superman.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a true New York experience that is magical for both children and adults. We want to thank Macy's for these photos and wish them many more years of marching down Broadway!
The information on this website is provided by NYCtourist.com and is not in any way affiliated with Macy's.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting
The tree at Rockefeller Center will be lit on Wednesday, November 28, 2008. There will be performances from Rod Stewart, Sheryl Crow, Carrie Underwood, Brian Wilson, Earth Wind and Fire, the Goo Goo Dolls, Il Divo, the Brian Setzer Orchestra and Regis Philbin. Go line up early.
The tree will be lit through APPROXIMATELY Jan 6, 2008.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
BARRY MANILOW IZOD CENTER Mon. December 10 8:00 PM» BUY TICKETS «
Ticket Prices:$250, $189, $129, $89, $39Parking Lots Open:5:00 PMParking Fee:Cars-$12- Buses-$20Doors Open:7:00 PM
With worldwide sales of more than 75 million records, the success of Barry Manilow is a benchmark in popular music. His concerts and night-club performances sell out instantly. He is ranked as the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time, according to R&R (Radio & Records) and Billboard magazines.
The Greatest Songs Of The Seventies is only the latest example of Barry Manilow’s timeless appeal to every cross-section of society from the working girl to the sophisticated pop fan, from teens to teens-at-heart. As the charter member of the Arista artist roster, Manilow has won a unique place in the pantheon of American performers.
Tickets are on sale now.
Tickets are available at the IZOD Center Box Office, online at ticketmaster.com, through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone 201-507-8900, 609-520-8383 and 212-307-7171, 866-448-7849 Ticketmaster Express and Ticketmaster outlets.
RESERVED PREPAID PARKING AVAILABLE
Reserved Prepaid Parking is a reserved parking space that is waiting for you near the Arena and you will not be directed to overflow parking at Giants Stadium. The guaranteed parking space is located in Deck 23 which is located directly in front of the IZOD Center and the Box Office entrance. (Between Gates A and D). Please arrive by event time to guarantee your spot. Reserved parking for this event is $25. General parking is $12. General parking cannot be purchased in advance.
Barry Manilow's Prepaid Parking
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00003F4293D97ACF?artistid=926959&majorcatid=10005&minorcatid=103&brand=Continental
Prepaid parking maphttp://www.njsea.com/sharedimages/premiumparkingcaa-revised.pdf
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Secaucus Outlets and Shopping
Outlet Shopping, etc.
For many outlet shopping is what Secaucus is all about. Secaucus is one of the places that outlet shopping got started and remains, to this day, a true bargain shopper's paradise, where the glamour lies not in the store fittings, but in the real values.
Outlet shopping in Secaucus grew out of the many large distribution warehouses in the town's commercial sector. It's not glitzy, but its fun. Aside from the enclosed outlet mall with some 50 stores, the outlets are spread out where the companies maintain their warehouses, so it's best to have a car available.
When you visit your first outlet you should find free Outlet Guides near the door that will provide maps and lists of other stores. Outlets come and go and they're not all in the Guide. Some manufacturers open their warehouse for special sales that may last only a weekend or two. Mikasa's Annual Christmas Warehouse Sale attracts thousands every December. Look for sale signs as you drive. You might just stumble upon that great bargain to brag to all of your friends about. You may be interested in this article published in February 2007 about Secaucus shopping.
Don't miss other shopping opportunities in Secaucus, as well. There are superstores such as Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Marshalls, Petsmart, Best Buys, Kohls, Linens 'n Things, and Home Depot. Local merchants in the Town's Central Business District offer basic services that every one looks for, as well. There you will find a video rental, a laundromat., jewelers, cleaners, travel agencies, pharmacies, photo finishing, hair dressers, optometrists, and a variety of other services that make a town run well. And if you like Italian food: pizzerias, Italian delis, and Italian restaurants abound. There's other good food to be found, too. Just ask.
The following links will help you shop Secaucus:
Harmon Cove Outlet CenterThis is a guide to Hartz Mountain's enclosed outlet mall of over 50 stores.
Outlets at the CoveBilled as "the outlet you"ll come to first," this outlet offers one store and a cafe in an attractive setting.
Plaza at the MeadowsA small group of stores attractively surround a park square. There are also some 15 restaurants and eateries around here, plus two Loew's cinemas and a number of hotels. This link includes a complete plan to help you locate everything.
The Mall at Mill CreekThis mall closed on October 1, 2007, for redevelopment. Stop and Shop Food Stores Supermarket and Kohls Department Store the anchor stores remain open.
Special Events and DiscountsSales, Entertainment, coupons and special store discounts
Secaucus.org online shopping - visit us
Map of Secaucus and vicinity
For many outlet shopping is what Secaucus is all about. Secaucus is one of the places that outlet shopping got started and remains, to this day, a true bargain shopper's paradise, where the glamour lies not in the store fittings, but in the real values.
Outlet shopping in Secaucus grew out of the many large distribution warehouses in the town's commercial sector. It's not glitzy, but its fun. Aside from the enclosed outlet mall with some 50 stores, the outlets are spread out where the companies maintain their warehouses, so it's best to have a car available.
When you visit your first outlet you should find free Outlet Guides near the door that will provide maps and lists of other stores. Outlets come and go and they're not all in the Guide. Some manufacturers open their warehouse for special sales that may last only a weekend or two. Mikasa's Annual Christmas Warehouse Sale attracts thousands every December. Look for sale signs as you drive. You might just stumble upon that great bargain to brag to all of your friends about. You may be interested in this article published in February 2007 about Secaucus shopping.
Don't miss other shopping opportunities in Secaucus, as well. There are superstores such as Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, Marshalls, Petsmart, Best Buys, Kohls, Linens 'n Things, and Home Depot. Local merchants in the Town's Central Business District offer basic services that every one looks for, as well. There you will find a video rental, a laundromat., jewelers, cleaners, travel agencies, pharmacies, photo finishing, hair dressers, optometrists, and a variety of other services that make a town run well. And if you like Italian food: pizzerias, Italian delis, and Italian restaurants abound. There's other good food to be found, too. Just ask.
The following links will help you shop Secaucus:
Harmon Cove Outlet CenterThis is a guide to Hartz Mountain's enclosed outlet mall of over 50 stores.
Outlets at the CoveBilled as "the outlet you"ll come to first," this outlet offers one store and a cafe in an attractive setting.
Plaza at the MeadowsA small group of stores attractively surround a park square. There are also some 15 restaurants and eateries around here, plus two Loew's cinemas and a number of hotels. This link includes a complete plan to help you locate everything.
The Mall at Mill CreekThis mall closed on October 1, 2007, for redevelopment. Stop and Shop Food Stores Supermarket and Kohls Department Store the anchor stores remain open.
Special Events and DiscountsSales, Entertainment, coupons and special store discounts
Secaucus.org online shopping - visit us
Map of Secaucus and vicinity
Monday, November 5, 2007
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL / MOTEL & RESTAURANT SHOW
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL / MOTEL & RESTAURANT SHOW®
Exposition Sponsors:
New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association, Inc., Hotel Association of New York City, Inc., American Hotel & Lodging Association
Exhibit Management:
George Little Management, LLC
Address & Telephone:
10 Bank Street, White Plains, NY 10606-1954Tel: (914) 421-3346; Fax: (914) 948-6180Attendee Registration: (914) 421-3206Attendee E-Mail: ihmrsreg@glmshows.com
Location:
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,655 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001(212) 216-2000Get a Map to Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Show Dates:
Future Show Dates:
November 10-13, 2007 Exhibit Hall Open November 11-13, 2007
November 8-11, 2008Exhibit Hall Open November 9-11, 2008
Markets Represented:
Decor, Technology, Foodservice Equipment, Flavors, Linens, Amenities, Tableware and other Essentialsalso see Exhibitor Profile page
Profile of Buyers:also see Buyer Profile page
Lodging: Corporate, franchise, resort, casino, independent and senior care properties; consultants, architects, designers and management companies
Food Serving: Restaurants, clubs, corporate dining, hospitals, airlines and cruise ships, bars, caterers, schools, industry distributors, wholesalers and designers
Anticipated Exhibitor Participation:
1,250
Anticipated Trade Attendance:
35,000
Net Exhibit Space:
250,000 square feet
Exposition Sponsors:
New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association, Inc., Hotel Association of New York City, Inc., American Hotel & Lodging Association
Exhibit Management:
George Little Management, LLC
Address & Telephone:
10 Bank Street, White Plains, NY 10606-1954Tel: (914) 421-3346; Fax: (914) 948-6180Attendee Registration: (914) 421-3206Attendee E-Mail: ihmrsreg@glmshows.com
Location:
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,655 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001(212) 216-2000Get a Map to Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Show Dates:
Future Show Dates:
November 10-13, 2007 Exhibit Hall Open November 11-13, 2007
November 8-11, 2008Exhibit Hall Open November 9-11, 2008
Markets Represented:
Decor, Technology, Foodservice Equipment, Flavors, Linens, Amenities, Tableware and other Essentialsalso see Exhibitor Profile page
Profile of Buyers:also see Buyer Profile page
Lodging: Corporate, franchise, resort, casino, independent and senior care properties; consultants, architects, designers and management companies
Food Serving: Restaurants, clubs, corporate dining, hospitals, airlines and cruise ships, bars, caterers, schools, industry distributors, wholesalers and designers
Anticipated Exhibitor Participation:
1,250
Anticipated Trade Attendance:
35,000
Net Exhibit Space:
250,000 square feet
Friday, November 2, 2007
Santa comes to the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel
Santa is coming to the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel in East Rutherford, New Jersey on December 7th & 8th to celebrate a magical night with children young and old.
When you check in on Friday December 7th guests will be escorted to a deluxe guest room, then everyone will gather around while a professional storyteller reads stories of the holiday season. Afterwards sit back and enjoy a favorite holiday movie while enjoying popcorn and finish with Santa’s favorite, cookies and milk.
The next morning, guests will wake up to a fabulous breakfast buffet with Santa. After breakfast there will be pictures with Santa and special presents to all.
This fabulous night is only $169.00 plus tax for family of four (4). Reservations are required. Call 201-507-2729. The Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel is located at 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, NJ.
When you check in on Friday December 7th guests will be escorted to a deluxe guest room, then everyone will gather around while a professional storyteller reads stories of the holiday season. Afterwards sit back and enjoy a favorite holiday movie while enjoying popcorn and finish with Santa’s favorite, cookies and milk.
The next morning, guests will wake up to a fabulous breakfast buffet with Santa. After breakfast there will be pictures with Santa and special presents to all.
This fabulous night is only $169.00 plus tax for family of four (4). Reservations are required. Call 201-507-2729. The Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel is located at 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, NJ.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
JETS AND GIANTS TO MAKE NEW STADIUM PRESENTATION AT THE MRC ANNUAL MEETING LUNCHEON
10/16/2007
The Chamber has confirmed that Jay Cross, President of the NY Jets and John Mara, CEO of the NY Giants will be with the Chamber membership for our Annual Luncheon Meeting, being held at the Landmark II in East Rutherford NJ on November 1st, 12pm-2pm. The Annual Meeting is one of the most prominent Chamber events of the year, as the membership elects/ re-elects members to serve on the Board of Directors. Chairman Anthony Scardino Jr. will outline great Moments and Milestones from the past year and Chamber CEO Jim Kirkos will present the vision for 2008 and beyond.
10/16/2007
The Chamber has confirmed that Jay Cross, President of the NY Jets and John Mara, CEO of the NY Giants will be with the Chamber membership for our Annual Luncheon Meeting, being held at the Landmark II in East Rutherford NJ on November 1st, 12pm-2pm. The Annual Meeting is one of the most prominent Chamber events of the year, as the membership elects/ re-elects members to serve on the Board of Directors. Chairman Anthony Scardino Jr. will outline great Moments and Milestones from the past year and Chamber CEO Jim Kirkos will present the vision for 2008 and beyond.
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