Celebrate Spring and Natural Beauty at the Macy's 2016 Flower Show
On Sunday, March 20th, five Macy’s stores across the country will launch “America the Beautiful,” the 2016 version of the Macy’s Flower Show, which borrows its title from a 1913 anthem that celebrates the physical beauty of the nation and its iconic destinations. Just as the song highlights the majestic hues of America’s grain fields and mountains, the Flower Show will showcase the unique floral character of the nation’s landscapes, and welcome spring with brilliant blasts of color.
“Our annual celebration of Spring this year will take us on a journey through our own backyards, one that is rich with magnificent landscapes that evolve from desert to tropics and everything in between,” said Mike Gansmoe, executive producer of Macy’s Flower Show.
As always, in each store, millions of live flowers, plants and trees will be carefully cultivated to bloom all at once and retain their lush appearance throughout the two-week show, closing on April 3rd.
Macy’s Stores Participating in the Flower Show
Though sharing a theme, each of the five stores staging the Flower Show—Macy’s Herald Square in New York, Macy’s Center City in Philadelphia, Macy’s State Street in Chicago, Macy’s in Downtown Minneapolis (produced in partnership with Bachman’s) and Macy’s Union Square in San Francisco—will construct it in a way that makes the most of the country’s indigenous flora and the store layout, by creatively utilizing countertops, crafted architecture and dedicated in-store spaces (including auditoriums).
In keeping with a focus on characteristic aspects of the American landscape, each store will feature the Statue of Liberty’s iconic torch as the exhibition centerpiece.
Additional Events Taking Place in Individual Macy’s Stores
Some of the nation’s top floral and event designers will participate in the Macy’s Flower Show, offering a personal interpretation of one of the show’s most beloved features—the stunning “Bouquet of the Day.” Their creations will give additional expression to the show’s theme and be on display for a limited period in the New York, Chicago and San Francisco stores.
Each participating store will sponsor many additional events during the show, from live music and fashion to cooking and DIY demonstrations. Below is a sampling of highlights. For the complete list of Flower Show events, check out our dedicated Flower Show website.
Macy’s Herald Square — New York City
* Flower Show Chocolatier Demonstration: Visit GODIVA and enjoy jazz while Global Executive Chocolatier, Thierry Muret, creates a magnificent one-of-a-kind chocolate flower sculpture. Sunday, March 20, 2016; 1:00 pm.
* Flower Show Cast of Beautiful – The Carole King Musical: Join us for a performance by cast members of the hit Broadway musical Beautiful – The Carole King Musical! Sunday, March 20, 2016; 12:00 pm.
* Flower Show Shoe Shopping Party: Macy's and Marie Claire invite you to join Marie Claire Senior Market Editor, Brittany Kozerski for a #SHOESFIRST Soiree to check out the hottest trends for the season while enjoying music, refreshments and more! Thursday, March 31, 2016; 6 pm.
See the full list of events and complete descriptions here.
Macy’s On State Street — Chicago
* Wildflower Crown Class with Flowers for Dreams: Learn from Flowers for Dreams' lead floral designer, Anjelica Hennessey, how to design their signature wildflower crowns, which have been a thriving part of music festivals! Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 11 am-2 pm.
* Magic Tree House Performance: Join us for an excerpt based on the best-selling book series by Mary Pope Osborne, MAGIC TREE HOUSE: A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS. Friday, March 25, 2016; 12 pm.
* Cooking Demo with Macy's Culinary Council Chef Michelle Bernstein: Join Macy's Culinary Council Chef, Michelle Bernstein as she shows you how to prepare some of her award winning, favorite dishes. Thursday, March 31, 2016; 12 pm.
See the full list of events and complete descriptions here.
Macy’s Center City — Philadelphia
* Family Fun Day!: Join us for a day of family fun as we celebrate the Opening Day of Macy's Flower Show! Enjoy kids' flower crafts (while supplies last), music and sweet treats! Sunday, March 20, 2016, 12 pm.
* Spring Into Style!: Join Macy's and Paolo Nieddu, costume designer of "Empire", for a runway show celebrating spring fashion and everything you need to spring into style! Wednesday, March 23, 2016; 5:30 pm.
See the full list of events and complete descriptions here.
Macy’s Downtown Minneapolis
* Cooking Demo with Macy's Culinary Council Chef Takashi Yagahashi: Join Macy's Culinary Council Chef, Takashi Yagihashi as he shows you how to prepare some of his award winning, favorite dishes. Wednesday, March 23, 2016; 12 pm.
* Bachman's Floral Arrangement Class: Experts from Bachman's will demonstrate and teach you how to create your own floral arrangement in this hands-on floral arrangement class. Thursday, March 24, 2016; 5:30 pm.
* Wine & Watercolor Class with LAB: This watercolor workshop by LAB MPL experts is for you to learn watercolor basics and create a masterpiece to take home. Thursday, March 31; 5:30 pm.
See the full list of events and complete descriptions here.
Macy’s Union Square — San Francisco
* Celebrate Spring with a "Blooming Plants" Floral Demo by Baylor Chapman of Lila B.: Join her for a demonstration on how to care for your plants and create lush arrangements to brighten your spring. Thursday, March 24, 2016; 2:00 pm.
* Music Fest Style Sesh Shopping Party: Pick up the Latest Music Festival Must-Haves!: Kick-off music festival season with a Style Party at Macy's! Check out the fashion presentation on festival dressing and shop the must-have looks of the season from your favorite designers. Thursday, March 24, 2016; 6 pm.
* Clean up your Diet with a Healthy Italian-inspired Recipe from Chefs Carrie Anne Lopez & Sam Ramadan of Caputo: In partnership with Kaiser Permanente, join Caputo restaurant Chefs Sam Ramadan and Carrie Anne Lopez when they show you how to create a delicious organic roasted vegetable dish with locally grown ingredients. Saturday, March 26, 2016; 2:00 pm.
See the full list of events and complete descriptions here.
Macy’s Flower Show Group Tours
Docent guided tours of the Macy’s Flower Show are offered through the Visitor Information Center in the Chicago and San Francisco stores, from March 20-April 3, 2016. Book a tour using the emails provided here and learn all about this year’s flowers and plants. The tours are complimentary and include a 10% Macy's Visitor's Saving Pass, America the Beautiful tote bag, exclusive in-store offers and more!*
Chicago: Macy’s Flower Show and History Tour will be offered on Friday, March 25 and April 1 at 11:30 am. The tour is 60 minutes in length, costs $12 per person and covers the history of the State Street building, including the breathtaking Tiffany vaulted ceiling, the graceful Burnham fountain, the world-renowned Walnut Room restaurant, and of course, a walk through the annual Flower Show. Private tours for groups of 10 or more are available with a 1-week advance reservation. Contact the Visitor Information Center for details: 312.781.4483 or [email protected].
San Francisco: Macy’s Flower Show tours are complimentary and begin in the brand new Visitor Information Center located in the Lower Level Cellar. Tours are offered from March 20 through April 3, Wed.–Fri. at 3 pm, or 12 pm and 3 pm on weekends. All guests will receive a 10% off Visitor Savings Pass and commemorative pin while supplies last. Contact the Visitor Information Center for details: 415-954-6271 or [email protected].
Flower Show Shopping Packages and Visitor Savings Passes
Stop by the San Francisco Visitor Information Center in the Lower Level Cellar of the Macy’s Union Square store to pick up a complimentary 10% off Macy’s Visitor Savings pass and to purchase a Shopping Package for just $35—it includes a $25 Macy’s Gift Card, a Flower Show tote bag, VIP Passport with exclusive in-store offers and more.
The Macy’s Herald Square in New York store offers a 10% off Macy’s Visitor Savings Pass at no cost and sells a Macy’s Flower Show Shopping Package at the Visitor Center on the Mezzanine Level. Just $50, the shopping package includes a 2016 Flower Show tote bag, a $25 Macy’s gift card, a complimentary makeover, a 4-piece chocolate sampler, a special gift and the 10% off Visitor Savings Pass.
The Macy’s Center City store in Philadelphia provides a complimentary 10% off Macy’s Visitor Savings Pass and also sells the Macy’s Flower Show Shopping Package for $35 in the Visitor Center on the Main Floor. The package includes a $25 Macy’s gift card, a Flower Show tote bag, a 4-piece Frango Mint Chocolate Sampler, a free gift with $75 purchase voucher, a 10% off Visitor Savings Pass and offers from in-store and local tourism vendors.
Pick up a complimentary 10% off Visitor Savings Pass and purchase a Macy’s Flower Show Shopping Package for $35 in the Visitor Information Center on the Lower Level of the Macy’s on State Street store in Chicago. The package includes a $25 Macy’s gift card, a Flower Show tote bag, a 4-piece Frango Mint Chocolate Sampler, a free gift with $75 purchase voucher and a VIP Passport Savings Booklet, which includes a 10% off Visitor Savings Pass and offers from in-store and local tourism vendors.
The 10% off Macy’s Visitor Savings Pass is also available in the Executive Offices on the Lower Level of the Downtown Minneapolis store.
The 10% off Visitor Savings Pass is also available to download and print out here.
Learn About America’s Plant Life
For the first time, this year’s Flower Show will allow spectators to take an educational audio tour through the exhibition, which will teach them about the plantings that grow in each region. The audio experience can be streamed on any device by visiting www.macys.com/flowershowaudio.
The event has a rich history—read about the fascinating evolution of the Macy’s Flower Show and see photos of past events here.
The Macy’s Flower Show is free and open to the public during regular store hours. For more information, contact the dedicated hotline at 212-494-4495 or visit www.macys.com/flowershow.
