Fifth Avenue Holiday Open Streets - Car-Free Celebration - FREE

Sun Dec 14 2025 at 10:00 am to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

Fifth Avenue | Manhattan

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Experience Fifth Avenue like never before! NYC's most iconic shopping street goes car-free for ONE DAY ONLY this holiday season.
🎄 Event Highlights:
• Fifth Avenue closed to traffic for a full day
• FREE family-friendly celebration
• Spectacular holiday lights and decorations
• Live entertainment and performances
• Food and beverage vendors
• One-of-a-kind brand activations
• Window shopping without the traffic
• Perfect holiday photo opportunities
✨ What to Expect:
• Walk freely down the middle of Fifth Avenue
• Explore from Rockefeller Center to Central Park
• Holiday carolers and musical performances
• Street performers and entertainers
• Interactive brand experiences
• Food trucks and holiday treats
• Activities for all ages
• Festive atmosphere throughout
🛍️ Shopping Highlights:
• Saks Fifth Avenue and holiday windows
• Bergdorf Goodman displays
• Tiffany & Co.
• All major Fifth Avenue retailers
• Perfect for holiday shopping
🎁 Nearby Attractions:
• Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
• Saks Holiday Light Show
• Central Park winter wonderland
• St. Patrick's Cathedral
• Bryant Park Winter Village
📅 Event Details:
• Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
• Time: All day celebration
• Location: Fifth Avenue (Rockefeller Center to Central Park)
• FREE admission
• No tickets required
• Open to all ages
🚶 How to Get There:
• Multiple subway stops along Fifth Avenue
• Consider walking from Times Square or Central Park
• Nearby subway: E, M, B, D, F lines
• CitiBike stations available
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect For:
• Families with children
• Holiday shoppers
• Tourists and locals
• Photographers
• Anyone who loves NYC at the holidays
⚠️ Important Notes:
• Bring comfortable walking shoes
• Dress warmly for winter weather
• Large crowds expected
• Street closures in effect
• Public transportation recommended
This is a rare opportunity to experience Fifth Avenue without cars - perfect for holiday shopping, strolling, and soaking in the festive atmosphere. Don't miss this magical one-day celebration!
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Fifth Avenue, Fifth Avenue between 49th Street and 60th Street, New York, NY 10022, United States, Manhattan

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