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Month: November 2016

Holiday Tree Arrives Under the Washington Square Arch Early Monday

November 23, 2016
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It’s that time of the year, in case you hadn’t noticed. The tree set to sit under the Arch for the holiday season will travel from Vermont and arrive 4 a.m. Monday, November 28th at … Read more…

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Washington Square Park Seeks New Park Administrator | Time to Separate Public Park Positions from Private Conservancies

November 17, 2016November 16, 2016

NYC Parks Department representative Steve Simon was a no-show at the November 2nd Community Board 2 Parks Committee meeting, so committee chair Rich Caccappolo broke the news that Washington Square Park Administrator Sarah Neilson was … Read more…

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Love Trumps Hate at Washington Square “Love Rally in the Park” (Photos)

November 12, 2016

“Love is the popular vote.” Scenes from the “Love Rally in the Park” yesterday November 11 at Washington Square capturing different parts of the day. In mid-afternoon and then towards the end, large groups of … Read more…

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“Love Rally in the Park” at Washington Square (Where Else?) Today 2-7 p.m.

November 11, 2016
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A “Love Rally,” organized by a New York University student, will take place at Washington Square Park today from 2-7 p.m. The goal of the event, which has over 8,000 people RSVP’d on Facebook, is … Read more…

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Madonna Performed Last Night IN the Washington Square Park Fountain for Pre-Election Surprise Show

November 8, 2016November 8, 2016
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THIS IS LIKE AN ACTUAL PRAYER pic.twitter.com/jKVFQzNZTv — Matt Jacobs (@tarantallegra) November 8, 2016 A surprise, announced-at-the-last-minute, pre-election concert brought Madonna to Washington Square Park last night where she performed acoustically in the fountain amidst … Read more…

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Washington Square Park Christmas Tree Lighting December 7th – 92 Year Old Tradition

November 4, 2016
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Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, December 7th, the Washington Square Park Christmas tree will be lit for the 92nd year under the Arch. A little known fact: the Washington Square tree lighting ceremony is older … Read more…

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