My family has never been big daytime television viewer, but for as far back as I could remember the TV was always on the morning of Thanksgiving. Watching the Macy's Day Parade has been a tradition for many families around the world, whether it be in the comforts of your home on TV or in the heart of the action LIVE on 5th avenue.
It is always a wonderful way to kick start the holiday season!
It is always a wonderful way to kick start the holiday season!
For me the holiday season was and always will begin with the the Macy's Day Parade and watching a jolly fat Santa arrive.
Any opportunity to experience the parade in person is a magical one, where people from around the globe both near and far bundle up and gather side by side in excitement to watch as the parade.
You're definitely never too young or old to experience the magic!
*see below for the parade route and some tips on where to view the parade.
Take a look at and enjoy some pictures from our 2014 experience:
Any opportunity to experience the parade in person is a magical one, where people from around the globe both near and far bundle up and gather side by side in excitement to watch as the parade.
You're definitely never too young or old to experience the magic!
*see below for the parade route and some tips on where to view the parade.
Take a look at and enjoy some pictures from our 2014 experience:
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The 2015 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Route:
According to TimeOut.com -
There are three recommended stretches or spots on the route for watching the parade: the first leg along Central Park West, Time Warner Center and, finally, along Sixth Avenue between Central Park South and 38th Street. The section from 38th Street to Herald Square and Macy's department store is the telecast area and closed to the public. While there is limited space for viewing along the south side of 34th Street between Broadway and Seventh Avenue, the sight lines are seriously compromised by cameras, lights and scaffolding.
Central Park West: Viewing starts at 75th Street (two blocks down from the official start of the parade) and is only open to the public on the west side. Central Park is closed for invite-only grandstand seating. The parade runs along this stretch from 9 to 10:30am, so early birds who don't mind turning up at 6am to snag a prime spot should flock here.
Time Warner Center: The Shops at Columbus Circle open at 9am on Thanksgiving Day. From the second and third floors of the mall, you'll enjoy an elevated view of the parade streaming down Central Park West. As an added bonus you'll also get to see the Holiday Under the Stars light display. Twofer!
Sixth Avenue: The floats and balloons reach Sixth Avenue at about 9:30am, so arrive at this 21-block portion as late as 7am and you should still find a good spot.
Where ever you go, where ever you watch it from, and what ever you do Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving and magical Holiday Season!!
-T
There are three recommended stretches or spots on the route for watching the parade: the first leg along Central Park West, Time Warner Center and, finally, along Sixth Avenue between Central Park South and 38th Street. The section from 38th Street to Herald Square and Macy's department store is the telecast area and closed to the public. While there is limited space for viewing along the south side of 34th Street between Broadway and Seventh Avenue, the sight lines are seriously compromised by cameras, lights and scaffolding.
Central Park West: Viewing starts at 75th Street (two blocks down from the official start of the parade) and is only open to the public on the west side. Central Park is closed for invite-only grandstand seating. The parade runs along this stretch from 9 to 10:30am, so early birds who don't mind turning up at 6am to snag a prime spot should flock here.
Time Warner Center: The Shops at Columbus Circle open at 9am on Thanksgiving Day. From the second and third floors of the mall, you'll enjoy an elevated view of the parade streaming down Central Park West. As an added bonus you'll also get to see the Holiday Under the Stars light display. Twofer!
Sixth Avenue: The floats and balloons reach Sixth Avenue at about 9:30am, so arrive at this 21-block portion as late as 7am and you should still find a good spot.
Where ever you go, where ever you watch it from, and what ever you do Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving and magical Holiday Season!!
-T
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