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What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. Here’s what you need to know about this important holiday.
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This Is the History and Meaning Behind Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time to pause and reflect as a nation.
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These Are the Cities with the Cheapest Memorial Day Flights
Orlando, New York City and Chicago are among the cities with the cheapest flights this Memorial Day weekend according to Priceline.
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Mother's Day 2023 by the Numbers
Americans are expected to spend a record $36 billion on gifts and activities for Mother’s Day.
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Why Most of the World Celebrates Labor Day on May 1
May Day, known internationally as International Workers’ Day or Labor Day, is a holiday celebrated by over 60 countries on May 1 to recognize the achievements of workers. Here’s a history of the holiday from the Industrial Workers of the World and the U.S. Department of Labor.
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A Map Shows the Most Popular Easter Candy in Each State
What’s your favorite Easter candy? Check out your state on this candy map to see what your neighbors like.
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PART 1: 2023 New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade
Tens of thousands of green-outfitted revelers are lining Fifth Avenue Friday — and millions joining virtually — as New York City’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off for the 262nd time in its storied history.
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ICYMI: Watch the 2023 NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade
Tens of thousands of green-outfitted revelers lined Fifth Avenue Friday — and millions joined virtually — as New York City’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off for the 262nd time in its storied history. Offering a front row seat for one of the world’s most popular and longest-running parades, NBC 4 New York carried exclusive, live coverage of the…
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Bars Getting Ready for New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade
The preps are underway for NYC’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, three years to the day that the city ordered all bars and restaurants closed as the COVID pandemic struck. This year promises to be a very different celebration, with no restrictions for the first time since 2019. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade: Street Closures, Watch Guide and More FAQs
New York City’s iconic St. Patrick’s Day parade returns in full force Friday, marching up Fifth Avenue for the 262nd time in its storied history. If you can’t be there to watch it in person, you can still see all the festivities live as they unfold. We’ve got you covered (details here). For the first time, the parade will...
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The 2023 St. Patrick's Day Parade Is Marching Into Town
The 2023 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in NYC is almost here! Lauren Scala meets with Eileen Ivers, one of the biggest names in Irish music, to see how she celebrates.
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NBC 4 to Exclusively Air and Stream Live Coverage of 262nd St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17
Offering a front row seat for one of the world’s most popular and longest-running parades, NBC 4 New York will carry exclusive, live coverage of the 262nd New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Friday, March 17. Starting at 11 AM ET and continuing through 3 PM ET, tri-state viewers can enjoy the over-the-air broadcast on WNBC, on NBCNewYork.com…
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Are Banks Open on Presidents Day? Here's What You Need to Know
Find out if Chase, Wells Fargo and other major banks are closed on Monday.
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Presidents' Day Weekend Deals: Where to Find Big Holiday Markdowns
Presidents’ Day weekend is here, which means the return of big holiday deals and savings for shoppers. Before you ring up at the register, take a look at some of the names offering big deals this weekend and through the rest of February. Looking to spice up your wardrobe? J. Crew is giving a 40% discount, both in stores and…
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Is Santa Real? DNA Results Revealed After Girl Sent Cookie, Carrots to Police
The girl, a Cumberland resident, had sent the cookie and carrot sticks to the town’s police department to ask if they can be tested for DNA.
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Don't Argue, Eat Lots of Fish: How to Celebrate the Lunar New Year
What is the Lunar New Year and who celebrates it? What do you say, eat or do? Experts explain traditions and give tips on welcoming the new year.
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Afraid of the Number 13? It's Called Triskaidekaphobia
Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of the number 13. Here’s how experts think the number 13 got its bad reputation.
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Fear of Friday the 13th to Celeb Deaths: 13 Facts You Didn't Know
Many people have araskavedekatriaphobia (also known as friggatriskaidekaphobia), or fear of Friday the 13th. Here are 13 facts about the unluckiest day on the calendar.
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What Is Three Kings Day and How Is It Celebrated?
Three Kings Day (Día de Los Reyes) or the Feast of Epiphany is a holiday that commemorates the day the three wise men — Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar — arrived with gifts for baby Jesus.
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Here's Your Full List of Street Closures for Times Square on New Year's Eve
Planning to be anywhere near Times Square this New Year’s Eve? The NYPD has released its street closures to ring in the new year. On-street parking will be extremely limited in midtown Manhattan throughout the day on Saturday and people are advised to take mass transit. Here’s what drivers need to know — and we’ve got all your top...