Why Bigsignmessage Exists

Bigsignmessage is a small independent blog about big, public moments in New York City. It is written for visitors planning a trip, locals looking for something to do, and anyone quietly working out how to ask someone to marry them in front of the lights.

Readers we have in mind

Some readers have never stood in the middle of Times Square and want to know what to expect. Others live nearby and want a clearer picture of what is on this month. A third group is planning a proposal and needs honest detail rather than a glossy fantasy. Nothing here assumes a big budget or a perfect schedule.

Three subjects, closely linked

• Times Square covers the crowds, the screens, the best times of day, getting around and the practical limits of a very busy public place.
• New York Events looks at festivals, seasonal happenings, holiday crowds and how to plan around them.
• Wedding Proposals explores ideas, timing, privacy, photography and what to do when the plan meets real weather and real people.

These topics overlap constantly. A proposal planned for a famous square depends on the date, the event calendar and the crowd, so the articles refer to one another where that helps.

How we work

The goal is advice a reader can use on the day. Facts are checked against official event listings, venue and city notices, and the published rules of any service or product mentioned. Where details change often, such as schedules, access rules or prices, the article says so and tells you to confirm before you travel.

City information goes out of date quickly. Pages are revisited and revised when something no longer holds true.

Spotted an error?

If a detail is wrong, a date has moved or a tip did not work for you, write to [email protected]. Corrections are made on the page itself, not quietly buried.