Thanksgiving Day Parade Route

Looking for information about the best places to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC? Our map includes the complete list of locations to view the parade, as well as where to avoid.

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  • 1
    Central Park West and W 77th Street

    michaelminn.net

    This is the starting point for the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. It's also where the New York Historical Society and the American Museum of Natural History reside. 

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    Central Park West Parade Route

    Kevin flickr

    The best place to watch the parade is along Central Park West, between West 75th and West 61st Streets. Arrive early (think 6am) to get a good spot!

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    Columbus Circle

    theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com

    Named for Christopher Columbus, this busy traffic circle is located at the intersection of Eighth Avenue, Broadway, 59th Street, and Central Park West.

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    6th Ave and Central Park South

    Carolyn_flickr

    The Thanksgiving Day Parade runs east along Central Park South until it reaches 6th Avenue. There is no viewing along this portion of the parade route.

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    Olaf on 6th Avenue

    Andres Kudacki

    Great views can be had along 6th Avenue from 59th to 38th Street. Be sure to avoid the final 4 blocks to 34th Street, which are blocked off for the national television broadcast.

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    34th Street Parade Route

    amNewYork.com

    After the 25-block march down 6th Avenue, the Thanksgiving Day Parade hits its final stretch at 34th Street and heads west towards 7th Avenue.

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    Macy's Parade Performers

    Macys.com

    151 West 34th Street

    The Thanksgiving Day Parade finishes in front of Macy's Herald Square on 34th Street between Broadway and 7th Ave.