Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade 2022. Get the look. Get the Spot.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is coming to town on November 24th. It’s the holiday event we’ve all been waiting for. Thousands of people come to Manhattan to experience the holiday magic of New York City. Believe it or not a lot of people from the area haven’t had this experience in their lives, therefore it’s a must to do it with your family or just before meeting them.
Stay tuned because we are bringing to you good tips to look your best way and the directions to reach the right spot for the parade.
Let’s shine together with the wonder of New York City.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade at Bryant Park NYC
Opening of Macy’s Parade.
A brief review:
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is a folkloric event created by the Macy’s store in New York City in 1924, bringing a carnival style for Thanksgiving day (the celebration of the previous year harvest, officialize by Abraham Lincoln in 1863) and opening the symbolic doors for the Christmas season.
Santa Claus at Macys parade 2022
Originally, it started with three balloons, four bands, and zoo animals from Central Park Zoo. After a couple of incidents the idea changed into just Balloons, floats, and marching bands, with the star of the tradition, Tom Turkey.
Tom Turkey floating.
After 96 years, the parade became bigger by fulfilling fantasies and magic by marching through a two and a half mile route through New York City with twenty giant balloons, seven balloon cycles, thirty one floats, twelve marching bands, thirty one clown groups and ten performance groups. This massive event is watched by more than three and a half billion spectators on the route and fifty million watching live on TV and on streaming services.
The Boss Baby balloon at Macy’s Parade 2022
Ziggy Marley and his family at Macy’s Parade 2022
The traditional Pillsbury balloon.
Get the look:
It’s sweater weather baby! The leaves are changing and the pumpkin spice lattes are selling out. It’s time to break out your favorite cashmere sweaters and faux leather pants.
It’s sweater weather baby! The leaves are changing and the pumpkin spice lattes are selling out. It’s time to break out your favorite cashmere sweaters and faux leather pants.
Faux Pants and fall color palette. Look at the cute Shein Fluffy hat.
Aritzia coats are the best investment this fall. Celebrities like Victoria Beckham and Gigi Hadid are spotted wearing a camel coat while out in the city. These futuristic cuts and shapes of these jackets are traditional and timeless.
Bella Hadid has been seen wearing faux leather pants which is a thumbs up for leather look alternatives.
Also, fuzzy hats are making a comeback this fall. Inspiration comes from Pam Anderson’s MTV 1999 VMA look. Remember all fashion lovers are not the same. Some will rock a wild style while others a more conversative look. Recently, girls are seen wearing crop turtleneck sweaters and faux shearling coats when they are hanging out in Soho.
The Spot and The Shoot
The route starts on West 77th Street & Central Park West and makes its final turn & stops in front of Macy’s Herald Square but it doesn’t mean all spots are available and open to the public, so you have to keep in mind the designated areas.
- West 77th Street & Central Park West at 9am ET. it’s going to be a limited public view, probably under invitation.
- Central Park West Early risers arrive starting at 6am ET on the west side of Central Park West from West 75th to West 61st Street. Great views can be found along this tight area but be aware public viewing on Central Park West between West 59th & West 60th Streets are not to be available, so go early and save your spot
- Columbus Circle The Parade turns here onto Central Park South, No public viewing here.
- Central Park South & 6th Avenue The Parade heads south onto 6th Avenue.
- 6th Avenue You’ll find great views from West 59th to West 38th Streets, this is the most recommended route to hunt your spot.
- Avoid watching on 6th Avenue between West 34th & West 38th Streets & on West 34th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues. The national television broadcast limits any viewing here. This is for all people nationwide who will follow the event from home.
- Macy’s Herald Square
- The Parade makes its final turn & stops in front of Macy’s Herald Square. No viewers are allowed at Herald Square. If you want to take photos and videos of this location we recommend doing it a couple of days before the event.
