Crowne Plaza Times Square to Offer Bird's Eye View of Macy's 4th of July Fireworks

June 28, 2010 - PRLog -- Brasserie 1605 overlooking Broadway and Times Square from the second floor of  the Crowne Plaza Times Square is well known for its panoramic views, but on Sunday, July 4th themidtown Manhattan restaurant will take them to a whole new heights for its first annual Macy’s Fireworks Festival, featuring an All-American Picnic Buffet in the restaurant followed by a rooftop viewing of the city’s most famous pyrotechnic display.  Just 95 people will have the opportunity to watch the Macy’s Fireworks http://social.macys.com/fireworks/?cm_mmc=VanityUrl-_-fireworks-_-n-_-n  – the nation’s largest annual show - from the Crowne Plaza Times Square’s http://www.cpmanhattantimessquare.com roof with its unparalleled and unfettered sight lines to the Hudson River 47 stories above the truly maddening crowds at the cost of $200 each. Alternatively fireworks fans can watch the action from the privacy of one of the Crowne Plaza Times Square’s 150 rooms facing the Hudson River, starting at $349 for July 4th.

Brasserie 1605’s Macy’s Fireworks Festival will begin at 7 p.m. with the presentation of the  monumental Champagne Picnic Buffet, including such American fare favorites as: Angus beef burgers; foot-long hot dogs; pulled pork sliders; corn on the cob; slow cooked ribs in Anchor Steam Ale; Yukon Gold potato salad; smoked brisket sandwiches with Bourbon mop; Boston baked beans; blueberry pie; cherry pie; watermelon and regional micro-brews, in addition to red and white sangria and patriotically domestic champagne. At 8:30, guests will be escorted to the roof for the fireworks show at 9, further enhanced by a live 1010 WINS Radio broadcast of the event from the hotel’s roof, including the evening’s official original musical score “American Harmony” featuring The New York Pops orchestra and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

The first annual Brasserie 1605 Macy’s Fireworks Festival will take place Sunday July, 4 from 7 to 9:45 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Times Square, 1605 Broadway – between 48th and 49th Streets.   The cost is $200 per person (including tax and gratuity).  Reservations are required and can be made by calling Brasserie 1605 at 212-315-6000.
For guaranteed reservations for one of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Hudson River view rooms, visit www.cpmanhattantimessquare.com or call 800-972-3160

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About the Crowne Plaza Times Square - Having recently completed an $85 million renovation, The Crown Plaza Times Square, 1605 Broadway, between 48th and 49th Streets, sits at the crossroads of the world ready to welcome the most discerning travelers. The hotel boasts 770 well-appointed guest rooms outfitted with fresh contemporary accents and plush Sleep Advantage™ beds. Every room offers breathtaking views of Times Square, the famous Manhattan skyline or the Hudson River, unique among hotels in Times Square. Options abound for guests on property, including relaxing in the sleek new lobby lounge, having an evening cocktail in Broadway 49 Bar, savoring a fresh take on elevated comfort cuisine at Brasserie 1605 and working-off some of the consequent calories in the 15,000 square foot fitness center with one of Manhattan’s largest hotel pools.