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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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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).

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.

New York Secret on Thanksgiving Eve
— Parade Balloons Inflated
Join the locals and see the 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!

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