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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Thanksgiving in New York City, NY

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
If you're visiting New York during Thanksgiving, you won't want to miss seeing the world-famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The FUN 3-hr event starts at 9am (EST) on Thanksgiving Day — Rain or Shine.

The Thanksgiving Day tradition draws thousands of people from around the world. The Parade (and its 10,000+ participants), include giant inflated Balloon Characters (we love Snoopy and Shrek), Festive Floats, Marching Bands, Cheerleaders, Celebrities, Performers, Clowns, Santa and his Reindeer... and of course, New York City's one-and-only fabulous Radio City Rockettes (pictured below).

The Radio City Rockettes performing their breathtaking "high kicks" during the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, NY

TIP: Make sure you arrive very early (with your cup of coffee) to get a prime viewing spot along the route — spectators arrive as early as 6:30am. You'll be sharing your viewing along with "3+ million" other people who come to see the annual parade in person. It is recommended that you do NOT bring folding chairs.

NOTE: Remember, it's Winter and New York can get very cold, so dress appropriately — wear layers to keep warm. The event is FREE to the public — NO tickets are sold for the parade.

Colorful giant inflated Elves are featured during the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, NY

Dolly Parton performs during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, NY

World-famous Radio City Rockettes performing during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, NY

Thanksgiving Eve (NY Secret)
— Parade Balloons Inflated
Join the locals and see the giant Macy's Thanksgiving Day balloons being inflated on Thanksgiving Eve (Wednesday) — on both sides of the American Museum of Natural History, at Central Park West and Columbus Avenue (on 77th and 81st Streets) from approximately 3-10pm.

Fun for kids and "big kids" too!

Santa on a Festive Holiday Float during the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, NY

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and The Radio City Rockettes in New York City

Cheerleaders (and their colorful pom-poms) performing at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, NY

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Giant Snoopy Balloon at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, CA

Giant Shrek Balloon at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, NY

NEW Parade Route:
Instead of traveling down Broadway, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will go down Seventh Avenue:

The Parade starts at 77th Street and Central Park West
Heads South down Central Park West, proceeding to Columbus Circle at 59th Street
Turns East at Columbus Circle along Central Park South
Turns South at 7th Avenue, continues along 7th Avenue through Times Square until 42nd Street
At 42nd Street, the route turns East on 42nd Street for one block until 6th Avenue
Turns South onto 6th Avenue
Continues South on 6th Avenue to finish in front of Macy's in Herald Square at 34th Street

Past Parade Route
Past Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route began at 77th Street and Central Park West, proceeding to Columbus Circle and turning onto Broadway. The Parade marched down Broadway and turned west on 34th Street, just past Macy's Herald Square, and finished at 7th Avenue.

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Thanksgiving Day Parade Public Viewing Locations

Central Park West:
West side of the street from 70th Street to Columbus Circle and on the east side of the street from 70th to 65th Street.

Columbus Circle:
West side of the street

7th Avenue:
Between 58th & 42nd Streets

42nd Street:
From 7th to 6th Avenues

6th Avenue:
Between 42nd & 34th Streets

34th Street:
Limited viewing on South side of street, between Broadway and 7th Avenue

Parade Hotline:
212-494-4495

Visitors Center:
212-494-2922

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Thanksgiving Day "Turkey" Float at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, NY