The National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC is a flag-waving event with patriotic marches and floats.
The parade will include musical performers and celebrity veterans and supporters of the military, including Pat Sajak, Gary Sinise, Joe Mantegna, and Miss America. The parade will be televised live to U.S. service members around the world on The Pentagon Channel.
(Source: About.com)
“You don’t go into the playoffs saying we’ve got to win 16. You say we have to win 1 Game. That’s no different now.”
– Brian Boyle
(via facebook.com/NYRangers)
On the streets of New York City…
“We’ve been friends since we were 13.”
“What’s the most fun you’ve ever had together?”
“Oh, we don’t know…”
“Well, what’s the hardest you’ve ever laughed together?”
“Now you listen here! I want you to write down these questions you’re asking us, pull them out when you’re 85 years old, and see if you can answer them yourself!”
There’s no doubt that New York City is kid-friendly. After all, there are great parks, museums, restaurants and toy stores catering to youngsters’ every whim and whimsy all over the five boroughs.
In fact, the city is one giant playground for kids—and their parents are sure to have fun right along with them!
With so much to see and do in the city, you’ll have to make many trips to fit it all in—but we’ll get you started with a fun-filled kids friendly 3-day itinerary that’s jam-packed with activities.
(Source: New York & Company)
Prospect Park. (Photo: Will Steacy)
On Tuesday, Major League Soccer announced that the Yankees have teamed up with Manchester City to introduce the league’s 20th franchise–the New York City Football Club. The new team is expected to begin playing in the 2015 MLS season.
With the addition of the new Soccer club, the NYC metro area will now be carrying 12 professional sports teams!
1-2) MLB: Mets, Yankees
3-4) NBA: Knicks, Nets
5-6) NFL: Giants, Jets
7-9) NHL: Devils, Islanders, Rangers
10-11) Soccer: NYC FC, Red Bulls
12) WNBA: Liberty
The Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Quarterfinals is shifting into high gear tonight, as the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals are dueling it out in Game 7.
Will you be attending tonight’s game?
Go ______!
Chauffeur, Cook, Doctor, Friend, Judge, Lawyer, Maid, Nurse, Psychologist, Teacher, etc.
Yes, MOM does all of that every day!
♥ Happy Mother’s Day! ♥
Today, Prince Harry visited Arlington National Cemetery and Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda.
At Arlington, the prince placed a wreath of flowers at one grave with a handwritten message on a monogrammed card:
To my comrades-in-arms of the United States of America, who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the cause of freedom.
Captain Harry Wales
(via New York Daily News)
We are excited to introduce the Vamoose Bus Same-Day Luggage Storage Service. This new service, offered only at our New York City location, allows our customers to conveniently store their luggage with us while spending the day in the city.
Treating Mom on Mother’s Day
If you’re in New York City or the Washington, DC area and looking for a special way to spend Mother’s Day, check out About.com for some great ideas.
Rolling up the Delaware Memorial Bridge on the Vamoose Bus back to NY. That bus ride is always a mellow, easy ride. I’m a fan!
This weekend, May 11-12, Downtown Bethesda will host the annual Bethesda Fine Arts Festival, featuring local and national contemporary artists who will showcase their original fine art.
The festival will also feature live entertainment, children’s activities and food from local restaurants. Admission is free.
This Sunday, May 5, join thousands of bikers at the 40-mile TD Five Boro Bike Tour - the nation’s largest cycling event! - in the Big Apple.
The tour also features bicycle vendors, instructional sessions about cycling and live entertainment at several points along the tour’s route.
If you have a passion for New York City, you may want to check out the Humans of New York art project on Tumblr.
Brandon Stanton, the photographer behind the amazing project, has been walking the streets of New York for hours every day, interviewing and taking pictures from strangers on the city’s streets. The portraits would then be published on the blog, coupled with a brief quote from (or about) the person.
Here is a recent post:
“It’s a landscape architect’s job to pay attention to the things nobody else notices: the placement of benches, the way a rail curves around a tree, everything…”
“Why are those things important if nobody notices?”
“Because there’s an intrinsic feeling to being in balance.”
