3. Macy’s

This year’s holiday window displays at Macy’s flagship store in Herald Square are dedicated to frontline workers. One scene depicts the Empire State Building surrounded by colorful light-up signs that say “Thank You” in various languages. Emblazoned on the glass of the window is a thank you note from Macy’s to “…the ones keeping our city safe. To the ones who are unapologetic in their pursuit of a fair and equal world. To the New Yorkers who stayed when thousands did not,” and others who have helped the city through this difficult time.

A heart on the bottom left side of the window implores passersby to stop and clap, just like we did every day at 7:00pm during lockdown to honor frontline workers. To encourage social distancing while admiring the display, there are markers on the sidewalk that tell you where to stand. Macy’s tradition of putting up holiday window displays dates all the way back to 1874!