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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

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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

Macy’s Thanksiving Day Parade: See Broadway Shows & Stars

Broadway is back, and so is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - and both are combining for show-stopping entertainment. Broadway fans can enjoy performances from “Six,” “Moulin Rogue!” and “Wicked,” which have returned to the live performances after more than a year of shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus Broadway stars are making solo appearances in th 021 Macy's … [Read more...] about Macy’s Thanksiving Day Parade: See Broadway Shows & Stars

Macy’s Thanksgivng Day Parade Returns in 2021

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returns in full for its 95th year on Thursday, November 25, with giant balloons, including a brand new Baby Yoda, plus marching bands and celebrity-filled floats, to kick off the 2021 holiday season.  Exact plans and viewing locations will be announced closer to the event, including viewing locations and rules for spectators, according … [Read more...] about Macy’s Thanksgivng Day Parade Returns in 2021

NYC Update: What’s Open, Cancelled, Postponed

Top News in NYC & Tri-State Update Dec. 28 The world's largest New Year's Eve party, in Times Square, also will be virtual. Brooklyn's famous Coney Island Polar Bear Club has cancelled its traditional New Year's Day plunge in the Atlantic Ocean. NYC holiday lights, windows and trees is will be lit through Jan. 3, some through Jan. 10. Visiting the Rockefeller … [Read more...] about NYC Update: What’s Open, Cancelled, Postponed

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to be Virtual in 2020

The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is yet another victim of the coronavirus pandemic. It is being scaled back dramatically as a virtual parade.  You'll still be able to enjoy giant balloons, top entertainers, and the appearance by Santa Claus, but on TV only. The actual parade down Central Park West and Sixth Avenue, ending at Herald Square, isn't … [Read more...] about Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to be Virtual in 2020

Holiday Gridlock Alert Days 2019

Every year, the NYC Dept. of Transportation (DOT) issues its list of holiday gridlock alert days. Gridlock Alert days are when traffic is the busiest, especially in Midtown, especially around the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, and further uptown for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The bad news is that Gridlock Alert days are sprinkled through both November and … [Read more...] about Holiday Gridlock Alert Days 2019

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

Holiday Gridlock Alert Days

Every year, the NYC Dept. of Transportation (DOT) issues its list of holiday gridlock alert days. The bad news is that the worst holiday gridlock alert days are this week. The good news is NYC subways run 24/7, and always faster, cheaper and less frustrating than sitting in gridlock traffic. More good news is special discounts for bike-sharing and parking outside … [Read more...] about Holiday Gridlock Alert Days

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