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November 2008 Events in New York City

Events and Things to Do in New York City in November

By Pamela Skillings, About.com

Get more information about can't-miss events in New York City this November.
  • ING New York City Marathon -- Cheer on thousands of runners from around the world as they hit the streets for the famous New York City Marathon.


  • Presidential Election Night Events in New York City -- Don't sit home alone on election night. Find election night events and parties in New York City.


  • New York Comedy Festival -- Some of the biggest names in the business (including Sarah Silverman, Frank Caliendo, Carlos Mencia, Joel McHale, Katt Williams, Tracy Morgan, and many more) will be headlining this year at venues all over the city including Carnegie Hall, Apollo Theater, Avery Fisher Hall, Town Hall, Hammerstein Ballroom and the Paley Center for Media.


  • International Chocolate Show -- Indulge in the 11th annual International Chocolate Show, a three-day extravaganza of chocolate tastings, demonstrations, and activities. The fun kicks off with a Chocolate Fashion Show featuring the chocolate creations of top designers.


  • New York Knicks Basketball -- See the New York Knicks play at Madison Square Garden.


  • Gotham Independent Film Awards -- See the year's best independent films at the Gotham Independent Film Awards Series, featuring screenings and panels at venues around New York City from November 20th to December 6th. Meet the filmmakers and actors behind the most buzzed-about indie films of 2008 and check out the nominees for "Best Film Not Playing at a Theater Near You," which honors the best films on the festival circuit that have yet to be picked up for theatrical distribution..


  • Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade -- Since 1924, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® has kicked off the holiday season in New York City. More than 2.5 million people line the streets every year to see giant balloons, floats, marching bands, and waving celebrities (while 44 million more tune in to the NBC TV broadcast).


  • Thanksgiving in New York City -- Everything you need to know to have a nice Turkey Day in New York City.


  • Black Friday Shopping -- Hit the big sales on Black Friday.


  • South Street Seaport Tree Lighting Celebration -- See the lighting of the South Street Seaport's famous 50-foot Chorus Tree. The lighting will feature the Big Apple Chorus, Santa Claus and the grand opening of the new ice rink, "Seaport Ice." .


  • Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting -- See the famous tree in Rockefeller Center as it is lit for the holiday season.


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