Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
One of the most vibrant and colorful festivals in the USA, Thanksgiving Day is a special occasion that marks the beginning of the holiday season. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated to mark the end of the harvest season. The most important highlights of the festival is indeed the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marked by spectacular displays, marching bands, celebrities and most importantly, the enormous crowd that gathers every year to be a part of this gala event.
Little History:
Started way back in 1924, when nobody had a hint, that the city’s first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade would turn out to be such an successful event that the organizers will declare to be an annual event. Completing its 82nd Anniversary this year, the parade will kick off from 77th Street and Central Park West of the New York City. Marching down Broadway and turning west on 34th Street, the Parade will finish at 7th Avenue.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade: 2008 Highlights
The special guests participating in the parade this year include; Andy Williams, David Archuleta, the Clique Girls, Charise, Harajuku Girls, James Taylor, Kristen Chenowerth, Lang Lang (Chinese Pianist), teen pop sensation Miley Cyrus aka Hannah Montana, Oneida Indian Nation and special appearance by Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
Few Tips For Watching Live
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is a big event with a huge crowd including the native New Yorker’s that line-up along the tourist’s hordes. People start lining as early as 6:30 AM. So, if you want to get the best view, get there early and don’t forget to wrap yourself up with warm clothes especially if you are watching the parade outside. The best viewing area for the parade is Central Park West, between 66th and 77th Streets. This place is completely crowded, but it’ll be crowded everywhere along the route. It is the beginning of the route – the members of the parade (balloon handlers, marchers, etc) are at the height of their excitement and energy level.
