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10-27-2008, 07:51 PM
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Advice for 1st Time Macy's Parade Viewer
All of my life I have watched the parade on tv and ever since I was little I have said that it would be sooooooo neat to someday go and see the parade. WELL this year is someday. Yes I am a tourist!!! 
I would like to know anyones advice about the parade (just think of what you would have liked to have known on your first time)
We are going to spend the night in Newark.
Thank you so much in advance.
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10-27-2008, 08:32 PM
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10-27-2008, 09:16 PM
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Having lived in NYC, I never experienced the parade on the ground. I viewed it several times from client workplace window. I will say it's amazing and great every year. Dress warm, arrive early and be delighted by the sites. If you have time go the balloons being blown up, this is great for adults and children. View the sites listed by Gardier, it will be most helpful.
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10-27-2008, 09:26 PM
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don't go. watch it on a 60 inch
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10-28-2008, 08:38 AM
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I've gone so many times, I'm jaded.
But a few rules: GO EARLY if you want to be in front. REALLY early.
Bring something warm to drink (but remember, there are no bathrooms). You might want to bring something to sit on.
Also, the night before some people like to go to watch the balloons being inflated at Central Park West and 81st Street - but it's a mob scene.
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10-28-2008, 09:21 AM
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Bring stuff to eat and dress warm and comfortable. Keep the liquids to a minimum.
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10-28-2008, 09:27 AM
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What is the Macys Parade?
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10-28-2008, 10:26 AM
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^^^ A giant Thanksgiving Day Prarade ( I beleive the largest in the Nation ). It starts at 77th and CPW ( 8th Ave) and marches down CPW until it reaches Columbus Circle @ 59th St, and then turns down Broadway, through Times SQ, until it ends at 34th St near the Macy's flagship store. This parade is known for it large crowd, colorful floats, marching bands, music, but most of all, LARGE ballons and of course, Santa!  Usually, this parade marks the start of the holiday season in NYC. |
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10-28-2008, 05:32 PM
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If you go, be there early. And the farther uptown you go, the better your chances of being right up front. (Once upon a time, the parade started at 110 Street. It got cut back through the years, although given the attendance it usually draws, extending it that far uptown again might not be a bad idea!)
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