Macy’s parade route map, how to watch

new york , Get ready to participate in the 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade starting at 8:30 a.m. ET in Manhattan on Thursday.

Local Perspective:

This year’s parade will last approximately three and a half hours and cover a 2.5-mile route through the center of New York City, ending at Macy’s iconic Herald Square flagship store. Whether you’re gathering to watch it live or tuning in from your couch, here’s your ultimate guide to catching all the action.

Here’s everything you need to know about the parade:

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Here’s when to arrive and what to expect:

at 6 am

Spectators are encouraged to arrive at 6 a.m., especially those watching from Central Park West.

8:30 am

The parade and broadcast of the parade begins. Actress Alison Brie will open the parade.

just before the parade ends

The parade always ends with a performance by the Radio City Rockettes followed by the arrival of Santa Claus.

12:00 PM

The broadcast of the parade ends.

The parade will be broadcast live on NBC and streamed on Peacock beginning at 8:30 a.m. in all US time zones.

Check your local listings for exact channels and times.

repertoire

This year’s parade features an array of star performers and beloved characters, including:

• Ciara, Lil Jon, Busta Rhymes, Kool & the Gang, Mickey Guyton and Teyana Taylor.
• A special K-pop collaboration featuring virtual group HUNTR/X (Audrey Nuna, EJAE, and REI AMI).
• New balloons like Buzz Lightyear, Pac-Man, Mario and Shrek Onion Carriage from DreamWorks Animation.

Check out the detailed list of floats and performances Here.

Host and finale

The broadcast will once again be led by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker of NBC’s Today show. As per tradition, the parade will conclude with a performance by the Radio City Rockettes, followed by the grand arrival of Santa Claus, marking the official start of the holiday season.

How to watch in person

To enjoy the parade in person:

• Arrive early (by 6 am) to secure a good spot. Check the schedule here.
• Stay in public viewing areas along 6th Avenue and Central Park West.
• Avoid restricted areas at the start, finish and transmission area.

Best places to see

For great views, Macy’s recommends these locations:

• West 59th to West 38th Streets along 6th Avenue.
• On the west side of Central Park, between West 75th Street and West 61st Street, near the starting point. Arrive early – around 6am – to secure a spot.

where not to look

Some areas are off limits to the public:

• West 77th Street and Central Park West, the starting point of the parade.
• Columbus Circle, at the turn of the parade.
• West 34th Street between Broadway and 7th Avenue, near Macy’s Herald Square, where the national telecast is filmed.

Additionally, grandstand tickets are not available to the general public.

The parade’s 2.5-mile route begins at West 77th Street and Central Park West on Manhattan’s Upper West Side:

• The parade will first head south 18 blocks from Central Park West to Columbus Circle.
• From Columbus Circle, the parade turns towards Central Park South and heads east on 6th Avenue.
• From Central Park South and 6th Avenue, the parade turns onto 6th Avenue and heads south to 34th St.
• The parade then moves south on 6th Avenue for 25 blocks to 34th St.

• From 34th St., the parade turns west onto 7th Ave.
• The parade’s endpoint is Macy’s Herald Square at 34th St. and 7th Ave.

The following roads will be closed for the parade:

Formation:

• Columbus Avenue between 72nd Street and 83rd Street
• Central Park West between 81st Street and 86th Street
• 83rd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
• 82nd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
• 81st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
• 77th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
• 76th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
• 75th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
• 74th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
• 72nd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
• 71st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
• 68th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue
• 62nd Street between Central Park West and Broadway
• 61st Street between Central Park West and Broadway
• 59th Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue

route:

• Central Park West between 81st Street and the eastern side of Columbus Circle/59th Street
• Columbus Circle (Complete Circle)
• 59th Street between Columbus Circle and 6th Avenue
• 6th Avenue between 59th Street and 34th Street
• 34th Street between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue

Spread:

• 33rd Street between 5th Avenue and 10th Avenue
• 34th Street between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue
• 34th Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 35th Street between 5th Avenue and 8th Avenue
• 36th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue
• 37th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue
• 38th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue
• 39th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue
• 40th Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue
• 41st Street between Broadway and 8th Avenue
• 7th Avenue between 31st Street and 41st Street
• Broadway between 45th Street and 34th Street

Miscellaneous (Formation and Dispersion):

• 58th Street between 9th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 43rd Street between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue
• 40th Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue
• 39th Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue
• 38th Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue
• 37th Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue
• 36th Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue
• 32nd Street between Broadway and 7th Avenue
• 6th Avenue between 32nd Street and 34th Street
• 8th Avenue between 41st Street and 33rd Street
• Broadway between 32nd Street and 34th Street
• Broadway between Columbus Circle and 58th Street
• 8th Avenue between Columbus Circle and 58th Street
• Grand Army Plaza between 59th Street and 5th Avenue

extra space

• 86th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West
• 85th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West
• 84th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West
• 73rd Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West
• 70th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West
• 69th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West
• 67th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West
• 66th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West
• 65th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West
• 64th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West
• 63rd Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West
• 62nd Street between Columbus Avenue and Broadway
• 61st Street between Columbus Avenue and Broadway
• 60th Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West
• Grand Army Plaza between 59th Street and 58th Street
• 57th Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 56th Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 55th Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 54th Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 53rd Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 52nd Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 51st Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 50th Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 49th Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 48th Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• Rockefeller Plaza between 51st Street and 48th Street
• 47th Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 46th Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 45th Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 44th Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 43rd Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 42nd Street between 7th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 41st Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue
• 40th Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 39th Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 38th Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 37th Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 36th Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 33rd Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• 6th Avenue between 33rd Street and 32nd Street
• Columbus Avenue between 86th Street and 83rd Street
• Columbus Avenue between 72nd Street and 59th Street
• 9th Avenue between 59th Street and 58th Street
• Broadway between Columbus Circle and 65th Street

It is important to note that some roads will also be closed the day before Thanksgiving due to parade preparations. Closures are reopened at the discretion of the NYPD.

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