NYC Easter parade, Bonnet Festival returns to Fifth Avenue
The Easter Parade takes place on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, stretching from 49th Street to 57th Street.
Here's which stores are open and closed on Easter 2025
Here’s a list of which stores will be open and closed on Easter 2025.
Top Easter candy by state and other 2025 holiday trends, according to Google
From Peeps to chocolate eggs, here are the top Easter candy Google searches for 2025.
Easter wouldn’t be the same without Peeps—here’s how they’re made
Whether you love them or leave them, Peeps are one of Easter’s most iconic candies. Here’s how they’re made, how many are produced, and what goes into the sugary marshmallow treats.
Egg shortage? Easter tradition gets a makeover with dyed potatoes
Easter is a holiday when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but a few aspects of the celebration are linked to ancient religious traditions.
Chicago's Cinco de Mayo parade canceled over fear tied to Trump's immigration policies, organizers say
"There is nothing to celebrate." The annual Cinco de Mayo parade in Chicago has been called off over community concerns about immigration enforcement.
Full moon 2025: When April’s ‘Pink Moon’ will hit the sky
Wondering when to catch the next full moon? Here’s when the sky will be offering some prime viewing this month.
When did April Fools’ Day start? The confusing history of April 1
Wondering why April 1 is all about jokes and hoaxes? Here’s a deep dive into the strange history and uncertain origins of April Fools’ Day, from calendar mix-ups to medieval pranks.
NYC celebrates its 264th St. Patrick's Day Parade
New York City's 264th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade featured school bands, Irish pipe ensembles, and uniformed FDNY and NYPD delegations marching down Fifth Avenue despite the rainy weather.
NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025: Street closures and transit updates
The 264th edition of New York City's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will step off at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 17. Here's what you need to know about which streets will be closed.
Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day parade welcomes LGBTQ+ groups for the first time
LGBTQ+ groups marched in Staten Island's St. Patrick's Day parade for the first time in its 60-year history.
What's open and closed on Presidents' Day 2025?
Here's what is open and closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17 - the day the nation commemorates all U.S. presidents, past and present.
NYC's Lunar New Year Parade and festival returns to Chinatown
The rain didn’t stop the 27th annual Lunary parade from taking place in Chinatown on Sunday.
How did ‘Galentine's Day’ start?
What is this unofficial holiday, how did it start and who can celebrate the occasion? Here are the details.
Valentine’s Day 2025: Consumers expected to spend billions
Americans are expected to spend a record $27.5 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, with jewelry, dining, and candy topping the list of most popular gifts, according to retail projections.
Staten Island Chuck's 2025 Groundhog Day prediction doesn't match Phil's
Groundhog Day is here! Staten Island Chuck did not see his shadow, meaning the Big Apple should expect an early spring.
Watch live: Groundhog Day events around the U.S.
It’s the midwinter moment we’ve been waiting for.
Groundhog Day 2025: Punxsutawney Phil makes his winter prediction
Today is the day! The nation's most famous groundhog has officially revealed the answer to our burning question - is more winter on the way?
Groundhog Day 2025: Punxsutawney Phil makes his winter prediction
It's time to prepare for six more weeks of winter, according to Punxsutawney Phil, who did see his shadow!
Meaning behind a groundhog seeing its shadow
This weekend, New Yorkers will look to an unlikely source for their long-range weather forecast: a groundhog. Here's what happens when the groundhog sees its shadow.