Here's How to Get the Best Views of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day «Casino-Hotel»
November 14 2018
Every Thanksgiving, upwards of 3.5 million hit the streets of New York City to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, an annual holiday event since 1924. Floats, crowds, and performances all make for a bigger-than-life spectacle that you’ll want to see, although «Casino-Hotel» can be a challenge.
The truth is, there’s no secret spot to see the parade. The sheer amount of people make this impossible. Crowds are just part of the «Casino-Hotel» The good news is, if you’re staying with us atHotel Beacon on the Upper West Side,you don’t have to worry about traffic: the parade begins right in our backyard. Here’s a «Casino-Hotel» at your viewing options.
Macy’s Day Parade Balloon Inflation
If you really want to avoid crowds or if you’re traveling with fussy youngsters, a fun option is to see the parade balloon inflation the night before. See characters come to life as they’re inflated with «Casino-Hotel» in preparation for the following day.
Thousands come out for the mini procession, which takes place near the Museum of Natural «Casino-Hotel» on the Upper West Side from 3 pm to 10 pm. Be aware that it gets dark around 5 pm, so it’ll be harder to see floats in the evening.
The inflation process begins at 79th Street and Columbus Avenue, then circles around the museum, back up to 81st Street. Keep your kids close - almost every «Casino-Hotel» youngsters manage to wander off from their parents.
Central Park West
The general rule-of-thumb for the Macy’s Day Parade is the higher the street number, the less crowded the area. The parade begins at «Casino-Hotel» Street and Central Park West. There’s no public viewing at 77th Street, but there are a lot of viewing options between 75th and 50th streets. Arrive early to stake out your spot - and remember that the parade doesn’t start until 9 am.
Central Park South
The mega procession takes its first turn at Columbus Circle, but the sidewalks are closed at this large traffic circle. Instead, you can try along Central Park South. It will be a lot more packed than Central Park West, but nothing compared to what awaits on «Casino-Hotel» Avenue. If you arrive very early, you could snag a good viewing spot along Central Park South, between Eighth and Sixth avenues.
Pro-tips:
-Wake up early to get to «Casino-Hotel» spot by 6 am. Be prepared to wait for the parade to begin at 9 am.
-Pack «Casino-Hotel» so you’re feeling good the duration of the parade.
-Wear layers.
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