This year's Parade takes place on Thursday, November 27, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm, once again showcasing a world-famous cast of characters featured in fabulous floats and giant signature balloons.

GIANT BALLOON INFLATION

See the balloons being inflated: Wednesday, November 26, starting at approximately 4:00 pm on both sides of the American Museum of Natural History, 77th Street and 81st Street, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. Bring your family out to see floating stars come to life!

PATH OF THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE

The parade starts at 77th Street and Central Park West, and ends at Macy's, 34th Street and 7th Avenue. Viewing is restricted access from 34th to 38th Street on Broadway and on 34th Street from Broadway to 7th Avenue on the north side of the street.

VIEWING LOCATIONS

• From Central Park West: the west side of the street from 70th Street to Columbus Circle and on the east side of the street from 70th to 65th Street
• Columbus Circle: the west side of the street
• Broadway: Broadway between 58th and 38th Streets
• 34th Street: the south side of the street between Broadway and 7th Avenue
• Please note: There is no public viewing or press access on Broadway from 34th to 38th Street.

To ensure a good viewing location, get there early. People arrive as early as 6:30 am.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• THERE ARE NO TICKETS SOLD; the grandstand seats are for special guests of Macy's only.
• Holiday Parking rules will be in effect (learn more about parking and driving restrictions below).
• Wednesday, November 26, is a gridlock alert day; use public transportation. Learn about commuting options.

THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY CLOSINGS INFORMATION

• All Federal, New York State, and New York City Agency offices are closed.
• All NYC public schools are closed.
• There is no mail delivery and post offices are closed.
• Banks and stock markets are closed.
• Alternate Side Parking regulations and parking meter and muni-meter rules are suspended Thursday, November 27. PLEASE NOTE: ASPs and parking meter and muni-meter rules are back in effect on Friday, November 28.
• There is no garbage collection or recycling pickup in New York City, and there will be no street cleaning.

THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY TRANSPORTATION SERVICE

• New York City subways and buses will be on a holiday (Sunday service) schedule.
• Staten Island Ferry will operate on a holiday schedule. Service will be provided every 30 minutes from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. Hourly service will then resume.
• Staten Island Railway will be on a Saturday schedule.
• The Long Island Rail Road will be on a Weekend schedule.
• PATH will be on a Sunday schedule.