Congratulations to the U.S Women’s National Team on their incredible World Cup win! What an inspiring journey it has been to watch; NYC is celebrating with a once in a lifetime ticker tape parade. Residents and visitors are invited to share their support for this amazing sports team in Lower Manhattan.
Did you know: New York City has hosted 206 parades along the Canyon of Heroes since the first one in 1886 celebrating the dedication of the Statue of Liberty. The last ticker tape parade held in New York City honored the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team’s 2015 World Cup victory. That parade was the first time a women’s athletic team was honored.
Date: Wednesday, July 10th
Time: 9:30 am
Cost: Free
Age(s): All ages welcome
Location: Broadway beginning from The Battery to City Hall.
FiDi Families Insiders: Downtown Connection bus service will be suspended on Wednesday, July 10th, due to the parade. Normal service will resume on Thursday, July 11th.
A limited number of tickets will be available to the general public to attend a ceremony at City Hall celebrating the U.S. Women’s National Team which will take place on Wednesday, July 10 at 10:30 AM following the parade. Registration will open at 2:00 PM on Monday, July 8 at nyc.gov/USWNT19.
For more information, please visit the NYC website HERE.