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10 Fun Things To Do In New York City In 2019: PHOTOS
Get your 2019 calendars out as we look back at all the best activities and events in New York City from the past year.
Take a look back at the year's best activities in New York City. From parades and festivals to red carpet premieres and VIP parties, Daniela's Lens gave us an inside look into the Big Apple's most exciting events of 2018.
With 2019 quickly approaching, Daniela's Lens reviewed her favorite events and most fun things to do. With fireworks, confetti and mermaid costumes on the list, you won't want to miss these activities in the new year.
Check out Danielas Lens' top ten best public events of 2018 below:
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1. The Pride Parade
Nobody parties better than the LGBTQ community in New York City!
The entire city is out of control in a mix of confetti, music, love, togetherness, and bliss. This is as much a love parade as a fest of inclusiveness and individuality. Everybody is welcome!
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2. The Village Halloween Parade
New York City has taught me to love parades!
I spent five hours photographing this parade, but the party isn't over long after that. Every street is packed with happy people hugging and laughing and loving.
Life should be like this every day!
3. Coney Island Mermaid Parade
Oh yes, the sun was burning this year, but who cares when you are in the middle of a lot of colorful mermaids celebrating summer, sun, beach and the ocean!
4. The People's Ball
Celebrated for the first time in 2018, the People's Ball at the Brooklyn Public Library was a smashing hit!
Locals were welcomed to present their fashion on a runway, and almost everybody did. This was one of the best parties I attended this year. The library was rocking the moment the event started! The Brooklyn Library was on fire!
5. The 4th of July Jersey City Fireworks
The Jersey City Fireworks are a great alternative to the East River fireworks in Manhattan.
It's very family friendly, lots of food trucks and entertainment on the main stage. If you are not so much into big scary crowds, this is for you.
6. NPR Music Turning Tables
The NPR festival at Lincoln Square is a real gem. Each year NPR invites up and coming female and non-binary artists to the stage to talk about their music and of course, perform their latest hits.
This event is great to discover new music and get in on it before they become famous.
7. The Victory Cup
The classy polo game on Governors Island brings the Hamptons to Manhattan!
Only a short boat ride from Pier 11, the polo match is a Sunday out with family and friends. And everything here is top grade instagramable. Sip some champagne, watch the ponies and feel like a chic socialite from East Hampton!
8. Hot 97's On Da Reggae & Soca Tip
The Hot 97 music concert is the event for Reggaeton lovers and a real experience if you have never danced to the sound of the Caribbean.
Beware, you will want to pack your bags and move to Jamaica right away after this. Nobody parties more boisterous than these islanders.
9. Dyker Heights Brooklyn Lights
Dyker Heights is the neighborhood in Brooklyn with the most outrageous Christmas house decorations ever.
Plan at least 3 hours because you will lose yourself walking from house to house while the light spiel gets crazier and crazier.
10. The Highline Hat Party
Bring a crazy hat! This event is a lively dance and cocktail party with a contest for the most raucous hat.
Powered by many supporters of the LGBTQ community this joyful bash draws in a colorful crowd of drag queens, club kids, and a party-ready crowd!
Daniela Kirsch is an entertainment photographer and founder of NameFace— an event photo agency based in New York City. Through her creative expertise and unique visual style, Kirsch not only knows more than a thing or two about photographing A-list events, but is forever changing the way we interact with the entertainment industry. In June 2018, Kirsch teamed up with Patch to launch the photo series Daniela's Lens, offering weekly features from local events to red carpet magic.
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