tip find a good location as close too maceys as possible buy a cpl of fold up chairs ,a cool box and stock up ,, sit close to edge of sidewalk possibly behind a barrier and dont move ,,as parade lasts for well over an hour possibly two its a fantasic atmosphere only matched by boston and norfolk virginia but most of all enjoy ,, |
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I was in New York for St Patricks day about 9 years ago and the I still have amazing memories (the ones I can actually remember).
My advice, head to one of the bars round about Grand central station about 10am as thats where all the fireman, policemen etc that are taking part in the parade will be and the bars will be jumping! The bartenders don't really bother to measure out the spirits on paddys day so the warm fuzzy feeling appears pretty quickly!
Do's: Take a kilt. Be prepared for everyone being your friend. Don't worry about heading all over Manhattan with people you've never met, just go with it and you'll see parts of NYC you'd never have seen on your own.
Don't: get the last train home to connecticut, fall asleep on the train and wake up somewhere in New England at 3am. Don't let your kilted bare arse touch the plastic seats in the back of the car of the kindly policeman who offers to give you a lift to the taxi office because you 'look a bit lost'. Don't spend $80 on a cab ride back to Connecticut as all the trains have stopped running because of the heavy snow.
All my do's and don'ts are from personal experience but I have to tell you, it was one of the best days out I've EVER had and I would do all of it again in a heartbeat!
Have an awesome time!
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Oh yeah, and as for things to do, you won't go short but you have to go for at least one drink in the revolving bar at the top of the Marriott hotel in Time Square at night. Its one of the most amazing views I've ever seen! |
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I've been a couple of times ul love it and I'm going back in November Christmas shopping.
Best tip I can offer is when shopping in Macys ,Bloomingdales or Zacs make sure you head straight to the visitors centre for your visitors discount card xxx   |
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"I was in New York for St Patricks day about 9 years ago and the I still have amazing memories (the ones I can actually remember).
My advice, head to one of the bars round about Grand central station about 10am as thats where all the fireman, policemen etc that are taking part in the parade will be and the bars will be jumping! The bartenders don't really bother to measure out the spirits on paddys day so the warm fuzzy feeling appears pretty quickly!
Do's: Take a kilt. Be prepared for everyone being your friend. Don't worry about heading all over Manhattan with people you've never met, just go with it and you'll see parts of NYC you'd never have seen on your own.
Don't: get the last train home to connecticut, fall asleep on the train and wake up somewhere in New England at 3am. Don't let your kilted bare arse touch the plastic seats in the back of the car of the kindly policeman who offers to give you a lift to the taxi office because you 'look a bit lost'. Don't spend $80 on a cab ride back to Connecticut as all the trains have stopped running because of the heavy snow.
All my do's and don'ts are from personal experience but I have to tell you, it was one of the best days out I've EVER had and I would do all of it again in a heartbeat!
Have an awesome time!
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next holiday your going....can I come?    |
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By *tworksMan
over a year ago
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Mostly been said above .... it is amazing .... but ....
Do
Wear a kilt
Take plenty of money .... for after the parade
Talk to everybody that talks to you
Have some bevvy
Stand outside Sax .... you can use their loo's !!
And enjoy |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
Glasgow |
"Going in 5 weeks and cant wait. Has anyone been before and what can I expect. Looking forward to seeing the sites ive only seen on telly lol"
I've been sent a couple of times in an official capacity and there's no doubt NYNY is a wonderful town.
That said, I couldn't wait to escape. Plastic Paddy's everywhere. Imagine the worst Irish theme bar near you multiplied 100 fold. |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
Glasgow |
"The Ops live in Glasgow, so guessing their Scottish, maybe Irish. Not sure why a Scotsman would wear a kilt to paddies day ..."
You may be correct. It's possible they're Scots.
Regardless of their origin, I see no indication that they intend to wear a kilt.
That said, lots of people travel abroad in what can only be described as fancy dress to locals. |
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