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October 9, 2012
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

World’s Greatest Ballroom or World’s Most Famous Ballroom (Roseland Ballroom)

The Roseland Ballroom was originally located at Broadway and 51st Street when it opened in 1919; in 1956, Roseland moved to its current location at West 53rd Street, just off Broadway. Roseland has…

November 22, 2020
Music/Dance/Theatre/Film/Circus

World’s Longest Stage (Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade)

New York City's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924 and has a 2.5 mile route. It has been called the "world's greatest stage" and the "world's longest…

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