Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to NYC on the Cheap followers and to your families and friends. Stay safe and stay healthy. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Best Viewing Spots Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Entertainment Fabulous Facts About Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade NYC Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day National Chains Open on Thanksgiving Day Visit Santa … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving 2021
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Trivia
Here are some fun facts and trivia about the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and some parade history, since it began in 1924. The parade features around 50 huge, helium-filled character balloons; 30 novelty balloonicles, balloonheads, and trycaloons; more than two dozen floats and marching bands; and hundreds of cheerleaders, dancers and clowns. And … [Read more...] about Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Trivia
Native American Chefs Share Thanksgiving Recipes
This Thanksgiving, many of us are celebrating in smaller groups, so it's a great time to try something new. The National Museum of the American Indian asked chefs of various Native tribes to contribute recipes, which include an award-winning traditional frybread recipe and a turkey green chili tamale pie that's perfect for leftovers. To the original peoples of this … [Read more...] about Native American Chefs Share Thanksgiving Recipes
Restaurant Chains Open Thanksgiving Day 2021
If you don't want to cook and clean up for a crowd on Thanksgiving, head out to one of the national restaurant chains open and serving traditional turkey and fixings on Thanksgiving Day. Some also are offering to-go options. Be sure to call first to confirm participation and pricing, including if they require reservations and/or masks and proof of vaccination for … [Read more...] about Restaurant Chains Open Thanksgiving Day 2021
Gridlock Alert Days 2021
Gridlock Alert Days are the busiest traffic days of the year in Midtown, Midtown East and Downtown. Please walk, bike or take public transportation, whether you are traveling for work, going to a restaurant or to one of the Broadway shows open again, attending the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, doing your holiday shopping or seeing the holiday windows and the Rockefeller … [Read more...] about Gridlock Alert Days 2021
Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to NYC on the Cheap followers and to your families and friends. From Evelyn Kanter, NYCOTC Editor and Publisher Follow us & like us on Facebook on Twitter @nyccheap on Pinterest on Instagram Subscribe to the NYCOTC daily email newsletter. … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Complete Guide
Marching bands, celebrity-filled floats, clowns, and the official arrival in town of Santa are all important parts of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. But it is the giant balloons, some as much as six stories high, that define the annual event. It's bigger and better than ever in 2019 with three new balloons - Astronaut Snoopy, SpongeBob SquarePants and Gary, and Green … [Read more...] about Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Complete Guide
Thanksgiving 2018 Roundup
You are busy. So here is everything you need to know about Thanksgiving in New York City, starting with today's Balloonfest inflation of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons, gridlock traffic alerts, best viewing spots to watch the parade, Black Friday shopping advice and more. Complete guide to Balloonfest. Thanksgiving Day Parade complete guide. Thanksgiving … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving 2018 Roundup
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Best Viewing Spots
The 92nd Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade offers 2.5 miles of family-friendly viewing spots. Here's a NYC insider's complete guide to the route and best spots to enjoy the balloons, floats and bands: The 2018 parade kicks off at 77th St. and Central Park West at 9am. The balloons, floats and marching bands head south on CPW to 59th St., and make a dogleg turn east … [Read more...] about Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Best Viewing Spots
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Fun Facts
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade attracts around 3.5 million spectators and is watched by another 40 or 50 million more via live broadcasts. Because everybody loves the spectacle and tradition of more than 1,500 dancers, 1,000s of clowns, and 30+ parade floats traveling downtown from the Upper West Side to Macy's flagship department store on 34th Street. Here are … [Read more...] about Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Fun Facts
