NEW YORK (PIX11) – Part of Times Square will be closed off to traffic for the Times Square Festival on Saturday, according to the New York City DOT.
“Times Square has always been a window into the soul of the city,” read the Times Square Alliance’s website. “[It’s] a place which both reflects and projects our fantasies and our fears, our dreams and desires and aspirations. At times, it reflects what we love most about New York and urban life.”
According to a calendar of events on the Times Square website , multiple events are scheduled for New Yorkers and tourists to enjoy.
The following streets are expected to be closed:
- Seventh Avenue between 47th Street and 57th Street
For more information on other events taking place in Times Square, click here .
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here .