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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

New York, United States
27 Nov 2008

Thanksgiving Day throughout the USA celebrates the harvest with a traditional family feast. In New York City the holiday is further celebrated with this spectacular and colourful parade through the streets of Manhattan - in one of the Big Apple's most eagerly anticipated events. Stars and celebrities appear among the many floats, but are dwarfed by 15 or more 'falloons' (a cross between a float and a balloon) representing familiar cartoon characters. There are more than 50 balloons in all, which are inflated on the evening before the Parade as part of the warm-up. Over 30 clown groups, 10 marching bands and dozens of school bands also form a part of the spectacular. Good vantage points include Columbus Circle and Times Square, but get there early for a place near the front of the big crowds.

Where

Various streets in Manhattan
Starts from 77th Street, down Central Park West to Columbus Circle, down Broadway to Macy's at 34th Street. Finishes Seventh Avenue

Getting There

Underground (subway): to 34th Street.

How Much?

Free.

For more information

New York City CVB
New York
New York
NY 10019
United States

Tel +1 (212) 494 4495.
Website www.nycvisit.com

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