When Pope Francis visits the city later this month, he will make a procession through Central Park - but if you want to be there in person you'll need a ticket.

New York State residents can apply to win two tickets through an online giveaway.

The route will travel along the park's West Drive on Friday, September 25.

For more information, visit nyc.gov/papalvisit or call 311.

Contest entries will be accepted this Thursday through September 7 and winners will be notified by the end of next week.

NY1 will have full coverage of his visit with our separate Pope Channel where we'll be covering every step of his his U.S. trip later this month.