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Car-Free Fifth Avenue

Car-Free Fifth Avenue
Date & time
December 13, 2026
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location
Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue, Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
Price
Free
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Take a holiday stroll right along the roadway of Fifth Avenue when Holiday Open Streets turns a section of the avenue into a pedestrian space.

What to expect

Car-Free Fifth Avenue is a lovely opportunity for a holiday walk through Midtown. You can wander along the closed roadway and enjoy a different view of the festive street.

Previous editions have featured live music and shopping pop-ups. The program and pedestrianized section are announced for each season, so leave yourself some time to explore rather than rushing through.

Good to know

Wear comfortable shoes and give yourself time to wander. I’d put the phone away for part of the walk and simply enjoy being there.

Car-free doesn’t necessarily mean uncrowded. If you’re visiting with others, agree on a meeting point in case you lose sight of each other.

Maureen from Sincerely NYC

Hi, I'm Maureen!

I share the kind of advice I'd give to a friend visiting the city.

Address

Fifth Avenue

Midtown

Fifth Avenue, Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY

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