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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®

Enjoy VIP access for two to a private indoor location to view the 2013 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, including a full breakfast buffet. This premier viewing location, elevated above the parade route, is confidential and is not disclosed until closer to Thanksgiving. Last year’s premiere location, Jazz at the Atrium at Lincoln Center, provided an ideal viewing spot, with floor-to-ceiling windows and heating. Note: the venue may have seating, although the actual parade viewing area may be standing room only.

Watching the parade on Thanksgiving morning is a holiday tradition for many, as more than 50 million people catch it on television each year. Another three million people line the streets of downtown New York City, but you can watch it high above the crowd in a VIP viewing section along the 2-mile parade route, which begins on Central Park West at 77th Street and travels south on 6th Avenue, crossing 42nd Street and ending at Macy's Herald Square on 34th Street. Tickets to this extremely limited seating are not available to the general public.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is internationally recognized as the official start of the holiday season, and world famous as a uniquely American entertainment extravaganza. Each year, Macy’s presents a line-up featuring spectacular floats, giant helium balloons, the very best in high school and college marching bands, specialty youth performance groups, and top-name stars from the television, film and recording industries. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is broadcast nationally on NBC.

The parade started in 1924 by Macy’s department store employees. Many were first-generation immigrants who were proud of their new American heritage and wanted to celebrate with the type of festival their parents had loved in Europe. Employees and professional entertainers marched from 145^th Street in Harlem to Macy’s flagship store on 34^th Street dressed in vibrant costumes. There were floats, bands, and live animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo. Large animal-shaped balloons replaced the live animals in 1927 when the Felix the Cat balloon made its debut. The parade became a permanent part of American culture after being featured in the 1947 film, Miracle on 34^th Street.

The 2012 parade saw the return of Kermit the Frog, Paul Frank’s monkey Julius, Sonic the Hedgehog, Buzz Lightyear and, as always, Santa Claus on his sleigh. Macy’s Giant Balloon Inflation, open to the public the day before Thanksgiving, is a must-see event for parade fans who want to see the spectacular balloons up-close.

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Must be booked a minimum of 30 days in advance.  Certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or destroyed.  All purchases are non-refundable.  Packages cannot be resold.  Ground transportation is not included.