Veterans Day Parade

This annual parade route runs up Fifth Avenue from Twentysixth Street to Fifty-second Street. Call 212-484-1222, or visit www.nycvisit.com for information.

ING New York City Marathon

Covering 26.2 miles through all five boroughs, the runners start in Staten Island and finish in Central Park. Find more information on the Web at www.nycmarathon.org or call 212-423-2249.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

See the giant balloons, floats, Broadway performances, bands, and celebrities parade down Central Park West on the fourth Thursday in November, from Seventy-seventh Street to Broadway and Herald Square. Information at 212-494-4495 or www.macys.com.

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular

This annual performance includes the world-famous Rockettes and an array of fabulously costumed performers. Radio City Music Hall is worth a visit on its own. Find more information on the Web at www.radiocity.com or call 212-307-1000.

The Lighting of the Christmas Tree

A few days after Thanksgiving, thousands gather to watch the lighting of the tree at Rockefeller Center. Call 212-632-3975 or go to www.rockefellercenter.com for more information.