Events in New York during 2012

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January

MLK Day Parade – This New York Event is due to pay tribute to of Martin Luther King that travels 25 streets down 5th Avenue.
Three Kings Day Parade – This New York event takes place a week before the MLK Day parade in East Harlem. It is a combination of celebrations of the biblical Feast of Epiphany and the Three Kings as well as the Latino community in NYC.
New York Times Arts and Leisure Weekend – This New York event is taking place every year during the second weekend of January gathers together famous musicians, actors and filmmakers. (www.artsandleisureweekend.com)

June

Queens Pride parade – This New York event is known worldwide as the most important event in the gay Queens calendar.  Over 40.000 persons party every year through Jacksons Heights during this colorful celebration. (www.queenspride.com)

February

Annual Artists for Africa – This New York charity event is hosted by the African Rainforest Conservatory during which many celebrities and eco-activists attend in order to raise money to protect East African rainforests.
Westminster Kennel Club – This New York festival, the biggest canine event in New York City over 2500 dogs will compete in order to get the best in Show. (www.westminsterkennelclub.org)

July

Summer Music Festivals – These events are very popular during this time of the year. Brooklyn holds the “Celebrate Brooklyn Festival” and the “River to River Festival” takes place in downtown Manhattan. Another popular music event is the “SummerStage NYC” taking place at Central Park NY. (www.summerstage.org)
Shakespeare in the Park – This is an annual event during which some of the most famous actors perform some Shakespeare classics in Central Park NY. (www.publictheater.org)

March

New York City Half-Marathon – This New York event gives you the opportunity to raise some money for charity by running a 13.1 mile / 21 km through Manhattan.
New York International Children’s Film Festival – This New York festival is destined to children from three to 18 years old. (www.gkids.com)
Arts of Pacific Asia Show – During this New York event over 65 international galleries present the best of Asian art crafting.
Dine in Brooklyn - During this New York event the restaurant offers to visitors the opportunity to eat at one of the chain restaurants with a very low budget.
New Directors/New Films Festival - This New York event is a 12 day festival held at The Museum of Modern art and the Film Society of Lincoln Center.

September

Richmond Country Fair – This event takes place each year at Staten Island and includes amusement rides, pie-eating contests and three-legged races.
Feast of San Gennaro – This is an annual festival taking place in the district of Manhattan put in place by the Italian community and includes food, games and live music. (www.sangennaro.org)
Broadway on Brodway – This New York event is a free  annual event taking place at Times Square in order to give a taste to the public of the upcoming shows for the fall season on Broadway. (www.broadwayonbroadway.com)
BAM Next Wave Festival – This New York event is hosted by the Brooklyn academy of Music and includes Musical symphonies and dance competitions. (www.bam.org)
U.S Open Tennis – This event gathers the best tennis players in the world in order to perform and win this world known tournament. (www.usopen.org)

April

Asian- American Cultural Festival of Long Island – This festival gives the opportunity to many Asian nations to present their unique culture. This event takes place at Roosevelt hall and includes dance, art and food exhibitions. (www.aacfli.org)
Rochester International Film Festival – This event in New York is an annual competition for filmmakers of any level. Films and videos under 40 minutes are competing and the winner receives a trophy and a place for their film in the Best of the Feast lending archive. (www.rochesterfilmfest.org)
Blessing of the Bicycles - An annual event put in place by the bicycling community of New York held at the Cathedral of St John the Divine. (www.theblessingofthebikes.com)

November

NBA (November – mid April) – The world’s most known basketball competitions take place in New York during which basketball fans go to the famous Madison Square garden to watch their favorite team play. (www.nba.com)

May

TD Bank 5-Boro Bike Tour - A mass-cycling event with over 30.000 cyclists participating from Battery Park and through a 42 miles / 68 km distance through New York City. At the finish line, a tour ending festival takes place including live music, exhibitions and food.
Tulip Festival - This event has a tradition of more than half a century. Held every year in Washington Park, the Dutch heritage is reflected by thousands of blooms. (www.albanyevents.org)

December

New Year's Eve Times Square New York - This celebration has become a global tradition and features musical performances, balloons, fireworks and more.
Candlelight Carol Festival - This festival in New York is held at Manhattan's Riverside Church that features music from around the world for choir, harp, carillon, flute, organ, viola, and handbells.