The Midtown Gazette

A Columbia Journalism School newsroom covering Midtown Manhattan in the heart of New York City.


Tag: parades
  • Topless protesters march for equal rights in Midtown

    Topless protesters march for equal rights in Midtown

    Over 100 topless women and men marched in Midtown, and asked this question: If men can go topless in public, why can’t women?

  • Crowds Get Sneak Peek of the Macy’s Parade Balloons

    Crowds Get Sneak Peek of the Macy’s Parade Balloons

    Macy’s began inflating their Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons in the streets around the Museum of Natural History, between 79th and 81st street, at 3 p.m. the day before the parade, drawing huge crowds. Visitors were allowed to enter the enclosure at 79th Street and make their way around the museum before exiting at the same spot.…

  • Columbus Day Parade Conquers Fifth Avenue

    Columbus Day Parade Conquers Fifth Avenue

    The Columbus Day Parade in New York on Monday created confusion as the NYPD blocked off much of Fifth Avenue.

  • The Recession Proof Holiday

    The Recession Proof Holiday

    After 39 years, the annual Village Halloween parade has run up against the recession. The parade route has been changed to save money but even so, there are more revelers than ever. Why? Unlike Christmas, Halloween is recession proof.

  • Pets Go on Parade on Pier 84

    Pets Go on Parade on Pier 84

    Have you ever seen a turtle speed down the red carpet? The fifth annual Pet Parade on Pier 84 on 44th Street had everything from turtles to dogs as owners and pets competed against one another for awards.