Macy's Parade

Where is a good place to be to watch the parade? Also, what time should I be there? Any other suggestions?

This is our first time to NY...4 adults. We want to make the most of our trip...6 nights. Any suggestions?

We have already purchased ';Wicked'; tickets and we are attending a murder mystery dinner. We plan to shop and sightsee.

Macy's Parade

Grew up on the Upper West Side two blocks from the parade route. Plant yourself on the South East corner of Columbus Circle. That is at 59th Street. As the parade rounds the circle you will have a perfect view. Just make sure you are the one in front. I have always arrived two hours before the start. If you can go to 77th Street and Central Park to see the preparations the night before. It is a sight not to miss.

Macy's Parade

I am going to be there this year too, for the first time during Thanksgiving. I heard some hotels also sell admission tickets so you can watch it from indoors. Any truth to that?

I am going to be there this year too, for the first time during Thanksgiving. I heard some hotels also sell admission tickets so you can watch it from indoors. Any truth to that?

Get out there early! For front row before 6:00am. Note that the entire length of Central Park West (on the park side) is reserved for Macy%26#39;s employees. Hence, public has only the other side of street.

Highly recommend night before, but since 9/11 they close the door at 10:00 so get there before 9 to walk around the block... Hve fun!

It is a GREAT P-RADE and tons of fun

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You definitely want to head up to upper Central Park West, just above Columbus Circle.... around 70th Street. This is close to the beginning of the parade. Plan to arrive around 7am if you want to be in front. The parade kicks off at 9am and this is, in my opinion, one of the best areas to watch the parade. Everyone in the parade is excited, fresh and ready to match and are not tired like the would be when they get down to Macy%26#39;s. The only drawback is you won%26#39;t see the Rockettes at this location. Otherwise it%26#39;s a great place to watch the parade and by being at the beginning it%26#39;s over early.

HAve a great time.