The official parade kicks off at West 77th Street and Central Park West but there’s limited to no public viewing here. The parade journeys down from Central Park West to Columbus Circle, turning onto Central Park South, where viewing access is still denied to the public.
Where does Thanksgiving Day parade start?
The 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off at 9 a.m. ET in Manhattan at West 77h Street and Central Park West, but only select stops will have public viewing areas. The west side of Central Park West from West 7th to West 6th streets will have a spectator area available starting at 6 a.m.
What is the Thanksgiving Day parade route?
PARADE ROUTE
The procession marches to Columbus Circle, turns onto Central Park South and proceeds down 6th Avenue to West 34th Street. It then turns west and ends at 7th Avenue, in front of Macy’s Herald Square.
What time does Macy’s parade start on TV?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade starts at 9 a.m. ET on Thursday, Nov. 25 and runs until 12 p.m. ET. It will be broadcast on NBC at 9 a.m. in all time zones.
Where should I stay for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade?
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Where are the Macy’s balloons blown up?
The Macy’s Balloon Inflation Celebration on the streets around the American Museum of Natural History on the Upper West Side starts at noon, finishing six hours later. The entrance is at 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue, with the balloons then lined up on 77th and 81st streets.
How long is the Macy’s Day parade?
How long is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade? The parade will take its usual 21⁄2-mile route through Manhattan, per NBC New York. The parade will journey through Central Park West, making its way to the Columbus Circle and turning onto Central Park South.
What are the new floats in the Macy’s parade?
New balloons floating in for 2021 are Ada Twist, Scientist, Baby Yoda, Ronald McDonald and Pikachu &, Eevee from Pokémon.