“Santa used to say ‘He He He’ until he met your mom”
"Santa used to say 'Hey Hey Hey' until he met your mom" is a sex joke that has been printed on many images. Santa Claus usually says "Ho! Ho! Ho!" The term…
“Santa used to say ‘Yo Yo Yo’ until he met your mom”
"Santa used to say 'Hey Hey Hey' until he met your mom" is a sex joke that has been printed on many images. Santa Claus usually says "Ho! Ho! Ho!" The term…
“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree is the presence of a happy family”
“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other" is a Christmas saying that has been printed on many images. "The best of…
“We have now entered the void (26th December to 31st December)”
The period between the holidays of Christmas (December 25th) and New Year's Day (January 1st) is a time when many people are off from school or work. Some people catch up on sleep and…
9-11 (One Day’s Pay: National Day of Voluntary Service, Charity, Compassion)
9-11-2001 was a national tragedy. Several events are held on the anniversary of that day. One Day's Pay has organized a National Day of Voluntary Service, Charity and Compassion.…
Adventures NYC
The Parks Department started "Adventures NYC" in 2005, with a second annual event in 2006. http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/events/output_pages/adventures_nyc.phpAdventures…
African American Day Parade
The African American Day Parade literature states that it is the largest black parade in America. The parade is held up Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Boulevard (Seventh Avenue), from 111 Street to 142…
AIDS Walk
New York City did not hold the first AIDS Walk, but the event in 1986 was one of the first. New York's annual AIDS Walk remains one of the biggest in terms of walkers and the amount of money…
American Crafts Festival; Autumn Crafts Festival
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has hosted an American Crafts Festival since the 1970s. The Autumn Crafts Festival at Lincoln Center is ten years' younger.…
Atlantic Antic
"Atlantic Antic" is one of the city's longest-running street fairs. It takes place on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. http://www.atlanticave.org/antic2005.htm31st Anniversary…
Auto Show
The New York Auto Show (now the New York International Auto Show) began in Madison Square Garden in the 19th century as "The Bicycle and Automobile Show." It remains one of New…
Balloonicle (balloon + float)
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade introduced a "balloonicle" (balloon + vehicle) in 2004. A "ballonicle" inflates just as a ballloon does, but can be driven down the…
Blessing of the Fleet (BayFest)
Several events are called "Blessing of the Fleet." http://www.brooklyntourism.org/calendar.htmlBayFest/Blessing of the FleetEmmons Avenue & E. 27th Street. Sheepshead Bay, Sunday, May…
Boat Show
The Boat Show (now called the New York National Boat Show) is one of New York's longest traditions. It's slight younger than the "Auto Show," but both are over 100 years old.…
Brazilian Day
Brazilian Day celebrates Brazil's independence and is held the first week in September. http://thebrasiliansonline.com/brazilfest/main/program.htmlDate: Sunday, September 4, 2005Open 11 a.m.…
Broadway on Broadway
"Broadway on Broadway" is a free concert where Broadway displays its best. The annual event began in 1992. http://www.broadwayonbroadway.com/BROADWAY ON BROADWAY® 2005It's the…
Broadway Under the Stars
"Broadway Under the Stars" is a free sampler of Broadway given "under the stars" in Central Park. The annual program began in 2002.…
Bus Festival
The New York Transit Museum hosts an annual "Bus Festival." It's very moving. http://www.mta.nyc.ny.us/mta/museum/New York Transit Museum12th Annual Bus FestivalCelebrating a Century…
Carnaval Del Boulevard
The Carnaval Del Boulevard is a Dominican festival that takes place on St. Nicholas Avenue (Juan Pablo Duarte Boulevard). Mayoral candidates attended the sixth annual Carnaval in 2005, showing the…
Central Park SummerStage
Central Park began its "SummerStage" program in 1986. It was not the first "SummerStage;" Hartford and Chicago both had earlier festivals. SummerStage consists of events…