About This Experience
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a historic annual holiday procession held through the streets of Manhattan, New York City, with the 2026 event set for November 26, 2026, at 8:30 AM. First organised in 1924 by store employees, the parade has evolved into an American cultural milestone that officially marks the launch of the winter holiday season.
The event features an extensive procession of giant character helium balloons, elaborately designed performance floats, performance ensembles, and the country's premier high school and collegiate marching bands, tracing a historic six-mile parade route that begins at Central Park West and 77th Street, proceeds south to Columbus Circle, then continues to head east before carrying on down 6th Avenue to Macy's Herald Square. The parade normally runs from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM EST before a massive live and broadcast audience. For many visitors, balloon inflation the day before Thanksgiving morning is also a memorable part of the experience.
Why This Experience
"Few events capture the imagination quite like the Thanksgiving Day Parade, where holiday history is written across New York's majestic streetscapes. We have designed our access to elevate your experience, pairing the prestige of private route viewing with the finest metropolitan hospitality and flawless, end-to-end coordination." - The Sybarite
