Visit a Hanukkah menorah, at the entrance to Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, that stands 32 feet high.

Join more than 3 million spectators to watch SpongeBob, Snoopy, Hello Kitty and Santa Claus march (or float) along the 2.5-mile route. 

This store’s holiday window displays burst with color and energy. 

Peruse the wares at the southwest entrance of Central Park. 

Head to Brooklyn for luminous displays every bit as flashy as they are festive. 

Celebrate where the ball drops, fireworks burst and the streets are bathed in a (literal) ton of confetti. 

All aboard to shop for crafts, jewelry and clothing under Vanderbilt Hall’s ornate chandeliers.

Harlem Meer's Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, at the northern end of Central Park, resembles a storybook gingerbread house—especially when lit up at night.

Lace up your skates and hit the ice under the dazzling Christmas tree and gold-plated Prometheus statue. 

Macy’s flagship store on Herald Square is decorated with glittering lights and star-topped trees for the holiday season. 

Be there in person as pumpkin balloons, the Tom Turkey float and various storybook characters march through Manhattan. 

In the Bronx, marvel at more than 140 replicas of City landmarks made from bark, seed and other plant materials, with toy trains chugging throughout.