As the home of one of the most dynamic cities in the world, New York is an exciting destination teeming with urban energy and unique opportunities. However, the state is home to more than the bustling metropolis of New York City; New York is filled with stunning lakes, beautiful sandy beaches, lazy rivers and challenging mountains. Visitors and residents alike will enjoy a cornucopia of events, festivals, museums and more.
April showers bring May flowers to Washington Park in Albany. Every year, a hundred thousand tulip bulbs are in bloom for this colorful two day event. Music, crafts, children's activities, and tasty treats line the street. The Tulip Queen and her Court are crowned, and the Mother of the Year is honored.
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The historic district of Buffalo is host to this June event. Monetary awards are given in areas including painting, sculpture and graphic arts. Scholarships are distributed to local school students whose art is also displayed.
Founded in 2002, the mission of this international film festival is two-fold. First, the festival provides a platform for new and veteran filmmakers to reach hundreds of thousands of film goers. Second, the event showcases New York City as an outstanding filmmaking venue and brings tremendous revenues into the economy here.
Randall's Island in the East River becomes a real zoo each August. This 24-acre site hosts this annual electronic music festival featuring live performances and DJ shows. Since 2009, the festival has grown each year and now welcomes over 100,000 spectators over the three-day event.
First held in Syracuse in 1841, the annual fair traveled to numerous cities before returning permanently in 1890. A showcase of the agriculture, industry and cultural diversity of this great state, this event now welcomes over 1 million visitors over the course of its 12-day run.
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Since 1926, the Feast of San Gennaro has been held in the Little Italy neighborhood of Manhattan every September. Honoring the patron saint of Naples, Italy, the 11-day celebration includes music, street performers and tent after tent of Italian delicacies. Each year in the middle of the festival, the statue of San Gennaro is carried through the streets.