Lincoln HS Band Family, Friends & Alumni Program - Thanksgiving Week 2024

Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29, 2024 (4 Nights in NYC)

Choice of Two Hotels: (both in great locations/very close to Parade Route, Broadway Theaters & include a Breakfast Buffet each morning)

First Option:  Hampton Inn Times Square (Hampton TS) (New Hotel, Opened Fall 2023) 

150 W 48th Street, New York, NY 10017 

· In-Room Microwave, Mini Refrigerator & Safe

· 38th Floor Rooftop Deck with Bar & views to the North, East & West

· 1-minute walk to the Parade Route (6th Ave)

· 2-minute walk to the Red Steps in Times Square

· 3–5-minute walk to Radio City Music Hall & Rockefeller Center

· 5-10-minute walk to Broadway Theaters (depending on Show)

· 15–25-minute walk to Macy*s Herald Square

· Rooms are smaller & not suggested for families of 4

*****

Second Option:  Hampton Inn Times Square Central (Hampton TS Central)

220 W 41st Street, New York, NY 10036

· In-Room Safe

· 5-6-minute walk to the Parade Route (6th Ave)

· 8-10-minute walk to the Red Steps in Times Square

· 15-20-minute walk to Radio City Music Hall & Rockefeller Center

· 2-15-minute walk to Broadway Theaters (depending on Show)

· 10–15-minute walk to Macy*s Herald Square

· Rooms are a tad larger & suitable for families of 4

In addition, we are pleased to offer several add-on options so that Band Families can custom create a unique 2024 Thanksgiving Week NYC Experience. 

*Add-on options will be available at a later date on a first come, first serve basis and must be paid in full at the time of booking. You may purchase these options at a later time by following these instructions. 

Transportation Options for Getting to/from New York City:

By Charter Air - $840.00 /seat* (183 seats) - 3.5 hours enroute

*Includes Charter Coach transfer to/from selected Group Hotel & Newark Airport (EWR)

Monday, November 25, 2024 (Sioux Falls to New York City) - Non-Stop

Departs: Sioux Falls (FSD) on SY 8651 @ 6:20AM**

Arrives: New York City/Newark Liberty (EWR) @ 10:45AM (ET)

Friday November 29, 2024 (New York City to Sioux Falls)- Non-Stop

Departs New York City/Newark Liberty (EWR) on SY 8651 @ 9:30PM**

Arrives Sioux Falls (FSD) @ 11:55PM (Central Time -1 hour)

**Flight times are approximated and will be finalized in May 2024 once the gates, landing/takeoff slots have been confirmed.

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Tuesday, November 26 – 9:00AM – 4:00PM (7.0 hours)

NYC "Get Acquainted" Coach/Walking/Subway Guided Tour

$120.00 Per Person (Children under 4/Lap Child, no charge)

Experience Includes:

-  NYC Licensed Guide

- Transportation by Private Charter Coach, On Foot & by NYC Subway

- Central Park Walking Tour, Harlem & Apollo Theater (from outside), Museum Mile

- Financial District: Wall Street, The Bull, Fearless Girl, Trinity Church, St Paul's Chapel, the 9/11 Memorial Glade & Survivor Tree

- Admission to National 9/11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (self-guided)   

- MetroCard for NYC Subway from World Trade Center back to Times Square with guide

*****  

Tuesday, November 26 – 6:30PM (Curtain 7:00PM) - with the Band

Broadway Show: Back To The Future

Orchestra 1 -OR- Mezzanine 1     $179.00 Per Ticket

Orchestra 1 (Rear/Side)                   $159.00 Per Ticket

Mezzanine 2                                              $139.00 Per Ticket

*****

Wednesday, November 27 – 7:00PM (Curtain 7:30PM)

Broadway Show: The Outsiders

Orchestra 2                                               $159.00 Per Ticket

Wednesday, November 27 – 6:30PM (Curtain 7:00PM)

Broadway Show: Lion King

Front/Side Mezzanine                       $259.00 Per Ticket

*****

Friday, November 29 - 12:30PM (Curtain 1:00PM) - with the Band

Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Matinee)    

Orchestra 2/3/5/6                               $168.00 Per Ticket

*****

Additional Night Hotel Stayover (for those arranging own transportation who wish to stay in NYC a day or two longer) - includes room (with 1 or 2 beds), hotel tax & breakfast buffet

>1 Additional Night - Friday, 11/29 (Check-out Saturday, 11/30/2024) - $395.00 (pending availability)

>2 Additional Nights - Friday, 11/29 & Saturday, 11/30 (Check-out Sunday, 12/1/2024) - $790.00 (pending availability)

Monday, November 25, 2024

4:00PM+ Hotel Check-in (4 Nights)

Hampton Inn Times Square - 150 W 48th Street, New York, NY 10017

-OR-

Hampton Inn Times Square Central - 220 W 41st Street, New York, NY 10036

Dinner, paid on own

Overnight 1/4

Tuesday, November 26

7:00-9:00AM Breakfast buffet at hotel

Optional: Get Acquainted NYC Guided Tour – see Ala Carte Options

Lunch, paid on own

Dinner, paid on own

Optional: Broadway Show - Back To The Future (same as Band) – see Ala Carte Options

Overnight 2/4

Wednesday, November 27

7:00-9:00AM Breakfast buffet at hotel

10:00AM-12:00PM Lincoln HS Band Jam Session at the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park

· Enter Central Park on 72nd Street & 5th Ave and walk West

Lunch & Dinner, paid on own

Optional: Broadway Show  II - The Outsiders OR Lion King – see Ala Carte Options

Overnight 3/4

Thursday, November 28 – The BIG Day “Let’s Have a Parade”

5:00-6:30AM Early Breakfast buffet at hotel

EARLY Take your places along 6th Ave., the Parade route (short walk from hotel)

9AM-12PM “Let’s Have a Parade” 98th Annual Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade

**After Lincoln Band marches past your viewing location, head back to your hotel room and tune into Channel 4 on your TV to watch Lincoln's Live performance on NBC's Nationwide Broadcast. We suggest leaving your TV on & set to Channel 4 before leaving your room in the morning**

Lunch, paid on own

5:30PM Meet SBNYC “red jacket” Staff in hotel lobby

5:45PM Board assigned coach, transfer to the Pier 15 Southstreet Seaport 

6:15/30PM Board the Lincoln HS Band Family Private Yacht 

7:00-10:00PM Lincoln Band Family Thanksgiving Celebration Dinner / DJ Cruise

· Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner presented Buffet Style

10:15/30PM Re-board assigned coach, transfer to hotel

Return to Hotel, overnight 4/4

Friday, November 29 – Black Friday / Hotel Checkout

7:00-9:00AM Breakfast buffet at hotel

11:00AM Hotel check-out, baggage can be stored at hotel if needed

Optional: Radio City Christmas Spectacular – see Ala Carte Options

Created for the Lincoln HS Band Family/Friends/Alumni by Students On Broadway

Sequence of Activities Subject to Adjustment