Ride of Fame Honors American Clothing Designer Kenneth Cole

Calling all fashionistas!

Tuesday, November 29th, the legendary New York designer and social activist, Kenneth Cole, will be honored as this month’s Ride of Fame™ dedicatee.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, November 29th
• Time: 1:00pm
• Location: Pier 78 – West 38th Street at 12 Avenue New York, NY
• Access: Open to the public

In a prestigious ribbon cutting ceremony, Ride of Fame’s inaugural fashion designer, Cole will unveil a personalized Gray Line New York bus with his likeness on the front of the vehicle, wearing his newly designed red ribbon as part of the MTV Come Together AIDS awareness campaign.

Click here to learn more.

Win VIP Access to Meet Kenneth Cole:

Want to win VIP access during the Ride of Fame with Kenneth Cole?

Leave a comment on our Facebook Page with your favorite winter outfit to wear on the top-deck of our double-decker bus tour. From cozy scarves, to puffy coats– we want to know how you stay fashionably warm during the chilly winter months.

15 lucky winners* will be chosen at random to attend the event with a guest. After the induction, Cole will board the bus to sign autographs and take pictures with the VIPs during a quick trip through the Fashion District.

*You must be in NYC on 11/29 in order to participate.

Follow the #RideofFame hashtag on Twitter for live updates during the event.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Tour Route Changes

GRAY LINE NEW YORK

THANKSGIVING DAY ROUTE DETOUR

UPDATES:

• Downtown Loop – Begins on 47th and 8th Ave 8am – 5pm.
• Night Tour and Night on the Town Tour – Not operating Thanksgiving Day.
• Downtown Loop – Runs from the East side 8am – 5pm.
• Uptown – Runs from 46th and 8th Ave 8:30am to 4pm
• Manhattan Comprehensive – Depart from 47th and 8th Ave in front of Starbucks.

UPTOWN

• START 46^th & 8^th Ave
• Continue North on 8^th Ave to 57^th St.
• Left on 57^th to 10^th Ave
• Right on 10^th Ave to 72^nd St
• Continue onto Amsterdam Ave
• Straight on Amsterdam Ave to 112^th St. Stop (Church)
• Then continue on Amsterdam Ave to 125^th St
• Right on 125^th St to Adam Clayton Powell
• Right on Adam Clayton Powell to 110^th St.
• Right on 110^th St to Columbus Ave
• Left on Columbus Ave to 9^th Ave
• Continue on 9^th Ave to 42^nd St
• Left on 42^nd St to 8^th Ave
• Left on 8^th Ave to 46^th St

EAST SIDE DOWNTOWN

• Start 49^th St & Lexington Ave (Waldorf)
• Go west on 49^th St to Madison Ave
• Right on Madison to 60^th St
• Left on 60^th St to 5^th Ave
• Left on 5^th Ave to 58^th St. &59^th St at the fountain STOP
• Continue on 5^th Ave south to 42^nd St STOP
• Continue on 5^th Ave south to 33^rd &32^nd St STOP
• After 32^nd &33^rd St stop on 5^th Ave regular route back to 49^th St & Lexington and continue same route

WEST SIDE DOWNTOWN

• Start 47^th & 8^th Ave
• Go north on 8^th Ave to 49^th St
• Left on 49^th St to 9^th Ave
• Left on 9^th Ave to 42^nd St. STOP
• Continue 9^th Ave to 34^th St. STOP for Macy’s & Empire
• Continue on 9^th Ave to 23^rd St
• Left on 23^rd St to 7^th Ave
• Right on 7^th Ave then regular route to 1^st Ave & 23^rd St
• Left on 23^rd St to 8^th Ave
• Right on 8^th Ave to 47^th & 8^th

New Year’s Eve Party Cruise in NYC

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in New York City, which means New Year’s Eve is right around the corner.

After the ball drops in Times Square, the best way to ring in the New Year is aboard a NYC Party Cruise.

For just $150, the Gray Line City Sightseeing New Year’s Eve Party Cruise includes:

• Full open bar
• Live DJ
• A complimentary champagne toast at Midnight
• Desserts and coffee
• Gorgeous views of the fireworks from the New York Harbor

The New Year’s Eve Cruise departs from Pier 78 on December 31st at 10 p.m. and returns at 1 a.m.

Reservations are required, but you need to be 18 years of age to party and 21 to drink.

Click here to book online now.