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Washington Market Park Christmas Celebration. The Friends of Washington Market Park are excited for this year’s annual Christmas party. Come welcome the guest of honor, Santa! This is a great opportunity for kids sit on Santa’s lap and let him know what they are wishing for this year. This also gives your family a chance to give back. Don’t forget to bring an unwrapped gift to support a local children’s organization (TBD) to the part!

Teachers from the Church Street School for Music and Art will help children with arts and crafts. Musical entertainment will be carols by the Trinity Youth Chorus will perform carols. Don’t miss out on the complimentary homemade cookies and hot apple cider.

The Friends of Washington Market Park is a non-profit neighborhood organization that plans free public events in the park and supports park restoration and improvements. Their events are seasonally appropriate throughout the year.

Date: Saturday, December 5th [Read more…] about Washington Market Park Christmas Celebration

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Zuccotti Park Holiday Lighting. Celebrate the start of the holidays downtown. Come for live music by Metropolitan Klezmer and Cara Samantha and delicious treats. Enjoy the illumination of the park with thousands of lights.

Zuccotti Park, formerly known as Liberty Plaza Park, is a located in a privately owned public space controlled by Brookfield Properties. The park’s northwest corner is across the street from Four World Trade Center and has been popular with local tourists and financial workers. The park was damaged in September 11 attacks, but since then has been recovered. The plaza was used as the site of several events commemorating the anniversary of the attacks. After 2006 renovations, the park was renamed by its current owners after company chairman John Zuccotti.

Metropolitan Klezmer is an electrical Yiddish band that performs music from all over. Performing vibrant versions of original songs are perfect fro holiday celebrations. They re-invent tradition for audiences of all ages!

Cara Samantha is an NYC based vocalist known for her debut on American Idol Season 12. She grew up singing the classics of Nat King Cole and Drank Sinatra, but strayed away as she got older. Her eclectic mix of genres and styles is enjoyable for everyone.

Date: Tuesday, December 1st [Read more…] about Zuccotti Park Holiday Lighting