More Details Released for Improv Everywhere's 2018 NYC No Pants Subway Ride

Video from No Pants Subway Ride 2017

Organized by Improv Everywhere, the 17th Annual No Pants Subway Ride in NYC will be held on Sunday, January 7th, 2018. The comedic "improv" event is widely known and less shocking than in previous years, but still a bunch of fun and still brings a ton of smiles to people of all ages.

The No Pants Subway Ride is an annual event staged by Improv Everywhere every January in New York City. (The date changes from year to year and is announced in early December.) The mission started as a small prank with seven guys and has grown into an international celebration of silliness, with dozens of cities around the world participating each year. The idea behind No Pants is simple: Random passengers board a subway car at separate stops in the middle of winter without pants. The participants behave as if they do not know each other, and they all wear winter coats, hats, scarves, and gloves. The only unusual thing is their lack of pants.

  • When: Sunday, January 7 at 3:00 PM, Sharp! (Over around 5 PM)
  • Where: Seven meeting points spread out all over New York City. Details
  • Bring: A backpack/bag and a metro card.
  • Wear: Normal winter clothes (hat, gloves, etc)
  • Facebook: You can RSVP to the Facebook Event (Optional but appreciated)
  • Twitter: Use #NoPantsSubwayRide and mention @ImprovEvery
  • Afterparty: We’re throwing an afterparty at Bar 13! Details

Check out all of the event details and instructions here. If you are not in NYC, check out the global to find out if it is happening in your city.

Matt Coneybeare

Matt Coneybeare

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Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.

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