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Millions of people crowd New York City for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade each year.http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1862565,00.html This page provides information on how you can find a great place to view the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Introduction
The tradition of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924. The 2009 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade will be the 83rd year of the event that is watched by millions around the world. In 2008, 3.5 million people crowded the New York City streets to see the parade's performers and floats.http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1862565,00.htmlStep 1: Find the Best Viewing Spot Along the Route
- The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Route in 2009 begins at 77th Street and Central Park West then moves south on Central Park West.
- Next it turns east on Central Park South. At 7th Avenue the parade turns south at the corner of Central Park South.
- From there the parade marches until it turns east on 42nd Street and 7th and proceeds towards 6th Avenue.
- The parade will then go south on 6th Avenue to 34th Street, where it will then go west to Herald Square, ending on 7th Avenue and 34th Street in front of Macy's Department Store.http://www.macys.com/campaign/parade/parade.jsp
Step 2: Get There Early and Dress Warmly
If you want to find a good spot, you have to find it early. People begin arriving as early 6:00 a.m. (parade begins at 9:00 a.m.) Folding chairs are not allowed as the sidewalks become crowded quickly. Remember to dress warmly because New York City is very cold in November. http://www.macys.com/campaign/parade/parade.jspStep 3: New Yorker's Favorite Parade Viewing Areas
The organizers of Macy's Thanksgiving Parade recommend the area between 61st and 72nd Streets on Central Park West as the best viewing spot.http://www.macys.com/campaign/parade/parade.jspAccording to TravelingMamas.com, one of the best Macy's Thanksgiving Parade viewing spots is between 66th and 77ths Streets along Central Park West. Although it is crowded, (as is the rest of the parade route) this is where the parade begins and the excitement is at its peak.http://travelingmamas.com/2008/10/22/6-tips-for-best-viewing-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-in-nyc/
MidManhattan.com advises that the best hotels for viewing the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade are the Sheraton Manhattan and WestPark Hotel.http://www.midmanhattan.com/articles/aMacyParade.htm
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