Sparkling New York: the city’s most elegant streets

Nothing shines as much as New York in winter. Bright colors and Christmas lights indicate the onset of the holiday season. To immerse yourself in this atmosphere, go to one of the places mentioned in the selection from the publication Red tricycle.

Among New York's most popular holiday destinations, such as the Rockefeller Center main Christmas tree and the splendid windows of Macy's department store, this city boasts other breathtaking locations.

LuminoCity Festival

The location occupies 5 hectares of territory, decorated with festive lights, where you can ride on skates. There is also a market with all kinds of food and drinks. The beauty of this place will dazzle and delight spectators of all ages, the author claims.

Please note: tickets can only be purchased at the time of placing the order - they cannot be purchased locally.

When: November 23 - November 5. Buses will run between West 125th Street Station 4,5,6 every 30 minutes.

Where: Randall Island Park, 20 Randall's Island.

Details: luminocityfestival.com.

Festival lanterns Hello panda

This largest festival of lanterns in New York will delight its guests on the eve of the holidays with a variety of entertainments, delicious food, contemporary art exhibitions, interactive games, cultural crafts, performances and much more.

When: December 6 - 26, 17:00 - 22:00.

Where: CitiField, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave, Queens.

Details: hellopandafest.com.

Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo

For the first time since the 2007 of the year, dazzling light displays will be installed in the Bronx Zoo, which will decorate the vast area of ​​the zoo.

When: November 21 - January 5, Sunday-Thursday from 17:00 to 21:00; Friday-Saturday from 17:00 to 22:00.

Where: Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx.

Price: $ 29,95 for adults and $ 22,95 for children.

More details: bronxzoo.org.

Winter Lantern Festival at Snug Harbor

This is a new but magnificent location where a collection of luminous sculptures is presented. “Luminous lanterns in the form of bright flowers, mushrooms, animals, jellyfish light up at night. Take a walk through the tunnel of light, enjoy cultural performances or just get to know many of the vibrant creations of this festival, ”the source recommends.

When: Until 12 January 2020 year.

Where: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island.

Price: $ 23 per adult, $ 15 per child.

More details: nycwinterlanternfestival.com.

Light show at Brookfield Place

Luminaries is the annual interactive light show at Brookfield Place.

“Designed and built in collaboration with LAB at the Rockwell Group, this light show features colorful luminous lanterns that will be displayed above the heads of visitors throughout the exhibition,” the source writes.

In addition, here you can create your own show.

“Make a digital desire and watch how it comes to life on the lanterns from above!” - recommends the author.

When: Schedule should appear soon.

Where: Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey St. Battery Park City, 212-978-1698

More details: brookfieldplaceny.com.

Sparkling shop windows shops Macy's, Bergdorf Goodman and Bloomingdale's

“Macy's theme this year is Believe in a Miracle, which is presented by the protagonist Girl Santa. He tells us about the power of magical thinking and reminds everyone that the spirit of Santa Claus lives in our hearts, ”the publication notes.

Fairy tales will be told to visitors by combining modern technological and interactive elements with the mastery of the old school.

Where: Macy's Herald Square, 151 W 34th St. Herald Square.

More details: macys.com.

On the subject: New York City to host America's largest Hello Panda Lantern Festival

Sak's Fifth Avenue Windows

Sak's will arrange its own light show, which will appear every 10 minutes on the building’s façade.

“With the help of LED lights and 3D projectors, a two-minute show with well-known faces takes place on the 10-floor facade of the building,” the source said.

This year's show will be dedicated to the release of the Frozen 2 movie.

Where: Sak's Fifth Ave. 611 Fifth Avenue at 49th Street Midtown, Midtown.

Great decorations on Sixth Avenue

If you are at Rockefeller Center, you can quickly walk to Sixth Avenue and 50 Street, where you will not only find the Radio City Music Hall, decorated for the holidays, but also some great decorations. All of them will make your photos funny, assures the publication.

“On the west side of the street, do not miss a set of merry red Christmas decorations larger than usual and a huge string of lights,” the author recommends.

Where: 1251 Sixth Avenue, Midtown.

Celebration Under the Stars at Columbus Circle

Shops at Columbus Circle are returning with the annual Holiday Under the Stars trade show.

The installation is visible from each floor and includes 4-meter stars that are illuminated from the inside. The author claims that it looks exciting.

When: until 5 January 2020 year. The light show starts after 17: 00 and repeats every half hour.

Where: stores at Columbus Circle, 10 Columbus Circle, Midtown.

More details: theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com.

Rockefeller Center main tree

If crowds of tourists and residents of the city do not bother you, the Rockefeller Center is a great place to see the stunning lights adorning the giant Christmas tree, as well as the famous ice rink that gives the place its charm at this time of year.

“Visit here to feel the spirit of the holiday!” - recommends the publication.

Where: 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Midtown West.

More details: rockefellercenter.com.

Light tour at Dyker Heights

“Visit this unusually festive area - it even has its own tour of festive lights!” The author calls.

Here you will find a tour of the area and a presentation of the Dyker Heights lights, which are becoming more and more transformed every year.

Just keep in mind: people live in the houses of this district, so do not forget to show your respect for this place.

Where: Dyker Heights, 83rd through 86th Sts. and 11th through 13th Aves.

Joe DiMartino's Winter Wonderland on Staten Island

“One person managed to almost surpass department stores in brightness. The house of Joe DiMartino is a magnificent sight to behold every winter when he dresses him with displays, colorful decorations and lots of light to please the eye, ”the author writes.

This tradition, Joe DiMartino founded in honor of his wife, who tragically died 11 September. Now he uses public attention to raise funds for the maintenance of a children's oncology clinic in the city.

“Stop to enjoy the show, and drop the donation in the trash for a good purpose,” the publication said.

Where: 107 Sharrotts Rd. Charleston, SI.

More details: facebook.com/Lights4Life.

Santa's Corner in Whitestone

After an almost year-long hiatus, this amazing Queens house is back and even better. The location was created by a retired firefighter Kevin Lynch with his family.

Today, this light display is amazing when you see it in person.

Lynch once said that his goal is to make this place visible from the moon and, as the author notes, he is close to this goal.

Where: 23rd Ave. & 166th St., Whitestone, Queens.