Expert recommendations of the top events—with tips on how to best experience these celebrations.
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Midsummer Night Swing
On Lincoln Center's Josie Robertson Plaza, dance tango, ballroom, and more. Live bands. Lessons included in the ticket price. Mid-June through mid-July. Columbus Ave. and 63rd St. www.lincolncenter.org
Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit
A downtown tradition since 1931, with creativity cramming the streets of Greenwich Village. Memorial Day weekend and following weekend; Labor Day weekend and following weekend. +1 212 982 6255.
Feast of San Gennaro
Eleven days, mid-Sept. The city's biggest and best religious street festival takes over Little Italy. Food galore. +1 212 768 9320. www.sangennaro.org
Museum Mile Festival
No cars on Fifth Ave. between 82nd and 105th Streets, just art aficionados enjoying free admission to nine museums. A one-day block party the first or second week in June. www.museummilefestival.org
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Going strong since 1924, with only three years off during World War II. Classic Americana, with the float-filled procession pressing along Central Park West, turning on Columbus Circle, and heading down Broadway. www.macysparade.com
