We are visiting New York City (Manhattan) on the same days as....

[Tikki]

the Pope. (April 19-21) What is past practice in Manhattan when one of these big wigs visits town? Do they shut
down the streets? Slow down transit?
We booked our trip so long ago and this is our first visit ever to any place east of the Mississippi.

The Tikkis

[annabanana]

1. avoid cars & busses

the subway and hoofing it are your only hope....

(Walking in the city is a delight and the subways are the fastest)

[Fredda Weinberg]

2. And pay attention to our media. Even subway entrances can be

closed but you'll get prior notice.

Enjoy the pomp!

[nedbal]

3. STAY AWAY FROM THE EAST SIDE 77TH ST AND DOWN TO THE UN

http://www.ny-archdiocese.org/papalvisit/tentative-itinerary/

Friday, April 18, 2008

* Morning Departure Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
* Morning Airport Arrival Ceremony in New York City
* Morning Speech to the United Nations General Assembly
* Afternoon Address to Ecumenical Persons at the Church of Saint Joseph, in the Yorkville section of Manhattan

Saturday, April 19, 2008
(Third Anniversary of the Papacy of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI)

* Morning Solemn Pontifical Mass for Priests, Deacons and Religious at the Cathedral of Saint Patrick. This Mass will Celebrate the Third Anniversary of the Holy Father's Election to the Papacy.
* Afternoon Meeting with Disabled Children at the St. Joseph's Seminary Chapel. YONKERS
* Afternoon Meeting with Youth and Seminarians on the grounds of the St. Joseph's. Seminary.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

* Morning Visit to Ground Zero at the World Trade Center Site.
* Afternoon Public Solemn Pontifical Mass at Yankee Stadium.
* Evening Airport Departure Ceremony in New York City.