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Hometown Heroes Ticker Tape Parade

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Watch the Hometown Heroes Ticker Tape Parade

On Wednesday, July 7th, Mayor Bill de Blasio invites you to join New Yorkers in honoring our Essential Workers and celebrating the Summer of NYC!

Everyone is welcome to join along the Canyon of Heroes parade route (Broadway between the Battery and City Hall). We encourage you to wear red, white, & blue in honor of our Hometown Heroes!

Social media hashtag: #HometownHeroesNYC

Where: The Canyon of Heroes (Broadway between the Battery and City Hall)
When: Wednesday July 7th, starting at 11am
Who: Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York’s Hometown Heroes

More important information about the parade:

  • NYPD will begin street closings on Broadway (and the surrounding area) at approximately 10:00 a.m., before the start of the parade.

  • "No Parking" will be in effect beginning at 12:00 a.m., July 7th. Any cars remaining will be towed and relocated. If your car is towed, please call 311 for more information.

  • The Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan Bound) Centre Street exit will be closed during the duration of the parade. The Park Row entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge will also be closed during this time. Anyone looking for access to the Brooklyn Bridge should use the Frankfort Street/Pearl Street entrance.

  • Deliveries will be restricted for all businesses and residences in the area beginning July 6th at 10:00 p.m. and will not resume until July 7th at 5:00 p.m.

  • Pedestrians will be able to cross Broadway at the following locations: Exchange Alley (Eastbound only), Wall Street-Rector (Westbound only), Cedar Street, Cortland Street/Maiden Lane, Fulton Street, Reade Street, and Leonard Street.

  • The MTA will have train service changes, and may close certain subway entrances and exits in the area. Due to street closures, many MTA buses may be re-routed. The MTA is making every effort to communicate this information to their customers. You can visit the MTA website for any additional information.

FAQ

At the Parade

Do I need a ticket for the parade?
No. Everyone is welcome to join the celebration along the Canyon of Heroes parade route (Broadway between the Battery and City Hall).

How do I get to the parade?
It is highly recommended that you take public transportation as No Parking will be in effect beginning at 12:00am on the day of the parade. Any cars remaining will be towed and relocated.

The MTA will have train service changes, and may close certain subway entrances and exits in the area. Due to street closures, many MTA buses may be re-routed. The MTA is making every effort to communicate this information to their customers. You can visit the MTA website for any additional information.

How can I view the parade?
You may view the parade anywhere along Broadway from the Battery to City Hall. We recommend arriving to Broadway before 10am as NYPD will begin street closings on Broadway and the surrounding area at approximately 10:00am.

Can I cross Broadway during the parade?
Pedestrians will be able to cross Broadway at the following locations: Exchange Alley (Eastbound only), Wall Street-Rector (Westbound only), Cedar Street, Cortland Street/Maiden Lane, Fulton Street, Reade Street, and Leonard Street.

Post-Parade Ceremony at City Hall Plaza

The post-parade ceremony portion of this event has been cancelled due to the heat advisory. The parade is still scheduled as planned.

 

Should you have any further questions regarding this event, please contact 311.

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