Sign up for the Central Park Papal Procession ticket giveaway contest has closed. Space is limited for the Pope’s historic Central Park procession. Entrants who have been randomly selected to receive tickets will be notified beginning Thursday, September 10th via email or telephone (depending on how they entered) and no later than September 14th. For more information on attending this procession, please read our FAQ below.
During Pope Francis’ visit to New York City there will be a number of street closures and anticipated traffic delays in the area of Central Park West, East Harlem, Financial District, Midtown, Madison Square Garden, and the Upper East Side. Please click here to view the full list of street closures and traffic restrictions. The use of public transportation for the duration of the visit is highly encouraged.
You will be notified by the City of New York letting you know that you won two (2) tickets. This email will contain a detailed description on how to claim your tickets online. You must claim your tickets by September 15th. Those who enter the contest by calling 311 will be notified by telephone and will be given alternate instructions for ticket redemption
Alcohol
Aerosol containers
Animals other than service/guide animals
Bicycles, scooters or skateboards
Blankets
Backpacks, coolers, or large bags
Chairs
Drones or other unmanned aircraft systems
Flags, posters, balloons, or signs and supports for signs and placards
Glass, thermal or metal containers
Laser pointers
Mace/pepper spray
Musical instruments or amplified sound devices
Selfie sticks
Unlicensed vending of any kind
Umbrellas
Weapons, explosives, or ammunition of any kind
My family member has a ticket for a different entrance. Will I be able to join them once we go through check-in?
Chairs are prohibited at this event. This is a standing event. There are no areas with seating within the Procession and specific spots along the Procession cannot be reserved. Guests should be prepared to stand for an extended period of time. Walkers, canes, scooters, wheelchairs, and canes with fold-out seats are permitted and encouraged for those who have mobility concerns.
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Attractions
Central Park features 843 acres filled with classic architecture, gorgeous statuary and up to date sports, educational and performance facilities. Besides all of this there is the world famous Central Park Zoo and Wildlife Center and the Children’s Zoo.
Things To Do
From The Philharmonic on the Great Lawn to Shakespeare in the Park to SummerStage, Central Park offers an endless array of things to do, see, hear – and, with two full service restaurants and several cafes, taste. You can visit The Shakespeare Garden, take in a performance at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater, take a ride on the Carousel – or just sit and people watch at Bethesda Terrace!
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