The Ultimate Guide to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade-Including the Best Places to Watch

"Nothing gets you hungry for a delicious Thanksgiving turkey feast quite like the magic of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. This beloved tradition incorporates the grandeur of larger-than-life balloons, marching bands, floats, Broadway and celebrity performances, clowns, and the famed Radio City Rockettes. As one of New York City's most cherished annual events, the occasion brings together locals and visitors, who gather in the spirit of gratitude and merriment."

"The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. until noon ET. Can't make it to New York City for the grand celebration? Not to worry, as the parade will also be televised on NBC and streamed on Peacock, so you can watch while cozied up in pajamas with a cup of coffee at home. The parade kicks off at 77th Street and Central Park West before making its way down the Upper West Side to Columbus Circle."

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade occurs Thursday, November 27, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to noon ET and will be televised on NBC and streamed on Peacock. The 2.5-mile route begins at 77th Street and Central Park West, travels down the Upper West Side to Columbus Circle, follows Central Park South to Sixth Avenue through Midtown, and concludes at Macy's Herald Square on 34th Street. Public viewing is available along the route, with strong vantage points on Central Park West between West 75th and West 61st streets. Arrive early (about 6 a.m.) for street-side views; hotel viewing and property rooftops are alternatives.

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