What: Every five years on the anniversary of the end of World War
II, the Times Square Alliance holds a Times Square Kiss-In where hundreds of
people re-enact the legendary lip-lock between a U.S. sailor and nurse,
captured forever on the cover of LIFE Magazine.
The famous victory kiss occured on August 14, 1945 on
Military Island, at the intersection of Broadway and 7th Avenue between 43rd
and 44th Streets.
We invite couples from all generations and of all types to
celebrate again in Times Square, in honor of the US Armed Forces and in
celebration of the universal ideals of peace, love and hope. A special
invitation is extended to couples whose kisses bridge boundaries, be they
religious, political, racial, national or otherwise, as well as veterans of
WWII, returning veterans from the Iraq War, and couples in costumes
commemorating the original 1945 kiss.
Where: Times Square