New York Car Rental and Downtown River to River Festival

Are you currently in the process of planning a New York Car Rental vacation in downtown Manhattan? Perhaps your overwhelmed by all of the amazing attractions and unique venues and aren't able to choose just where to visit. Well, lucky for you, there's a festival designed with downtown entertainment in mind. The Downtown River to River Festival takes place each summer from June to September at a variety of public venues across downtown NYC; to be exact - from Chambers Street down to the southern tip of Manhattan and right across the island... from river to river. The festival includes a sweeping span of world-class performing arts, including concerts, theatre and dance. And the best part? It's all presented free of charge! Planning a fantastic downtown NYC vacation has never been easier, or more affordable. Check out the Downtown River to River Festival this summer as part of your New York car rental vacation.

Making a green commitment

Sustainability is one of the major forces behind the River to River Festival - everyone involved is working to sustain the economy of lower Manhattan and to increase interest in the area's vibrant culture. But the River to River Festival is also proud to be a partner in environmental sustainability, instituting a number of green efforts in every area of the celebration. New York car rental travelers will find everything from recycling to power generation happening at River to River Festival events, as the Festival teams up with business and civic leaders, developing new ways to protect our planet.

Make note of these event venues

The River to River Festival is proud to be New York City's largest free arts festival. But that doesn't mean it's an easy task to take on. Nearly a dozen downtown venues are required to ensure that this event goes off without a hitch, regardless of previously scheduled events. This year, customers of All Car New York Car Rental will enjoy exciting free performances thanks to the carefully planning of the following downtown event venues:

  • 55 Water Street, Battery Park, Castle Clinton, Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts, One New York Plaza, Rockefeller Park, South Street Seaport, Wagner Park, World Financial Center and Zuccotti Park
Venues are constantly changing each year for the River to River Festival, so be sure to contact a representative for an up-to-date schedule.

And now, a word from our sponsors

The River to River Festival is presented is made possible through a partnership with the Alliance for Downtown NY, arts>World Financial Center, Battery Park City Authority, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, Port Authority of NY & NJ and South Street Seaport. Customers of All Car New York Car Rentals can also thank sponsor companies like American Express, Macy's and JetBlue Airways. Additional support if also provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, The Goldman Sachs Foundation, Digital Downtown and the Sports Museum of America.

Past performances at River to River

Each year, New York car rental travelers can enjoy more than 500 free events thanks to the River to River Festival. Past performances have included appearances by Sonic Youth, Otis Clay, Steel Pulse and Monica Yunus. A Place to Bury Strangers, Kode 9 and The Feelies have also played as part of the festival.
The Downtown River to River Festival was founded in 2002, following the tragic attacks on the World Trade Center. The mission behind the Festival is to "enhance the vitality of cultural live in Lower Manhattan, to support its economic and social health, and to generate new audiences for the arts of our city". Customers of All Car New York Car Rental are encouraged to learn more about this exciting event by logging onto the official River to River Festival website at www.rigertorivernyc.com. The festival is held from June to September every year.

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