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Breast Is Best: National Go Topless Day Is TOMORROW
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Ben Yakas
Published Aug 25, 2012
Modified Aug 25, 2012
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There is no such thing as too many reminders when it comes to National Go Topless Day in NYC, a celebration of women's legal right to bare their breasts in public. And certainly, you don't want to be that weirdo gawking at some topless lady in Times Square tomorrow, right? Or even worse: you definitely don't want to be mistaken for a confused tourist.
The fifth annual event, which takes place in 30 cities worldwide, happens to fall on Women's Equality Day this year. According to their BoobMap, this year's gathering will start in Bryant Park around noon Sunday, ending around 3 p.m. in Times Square, where there will be some live entertainment. Women have the choice of going fully topless, or wearing red tape "to hide their (infamous!) nipples." Men are encouraged to wear a bikini top to show their support (which will be available there).
Don't forget that it is completely legal to go topless here—but also keep in mind that it's still not legal to go completely nude in public.
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Ben Yakas
Ben Yakas is a former Gothamist reporter.
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