Lodging for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
There’s no more iconic celebration of Thanksgiving Day than that tried-and-true Manhattan tradition presented by Macy’s since 1924. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the biggest parade in the world, and millions of Americans tune in to watch its morning coverage on NBC. Watching the mega-sized balloons, decked-out floats, and live performances firsthand? A whole other experience, and one that’s thrillingly easy to pull off when you call the Edge Hotel up in Washington Heights your Big Apple headquarters.
The 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off at 9 AM on Thursday, November 22nd, so book your boutique guest room at the Edge Hotel for the occasion today so you’re all set! You’ve got 2.5 miles of public-viewing opportunities along the parade route, which runs from West 77th Street and Central Park West south to Macy’s Herald Square.
The defining feature of the procession is the lineup of enormous balloons drifting through the urban canyons of Manhattan, from Charlie Brown and the Pillsbury Doughboy to Sinclair’s Dino and the Nutcracker—with new character introductions every year. Then there are the lavish floats, the elite marching bands from all across the country showing off their moves and their sounds, and the lineup of dancers, singers, and other live performers—including the various Broadway casts always featured. The full list of 2018 performers hasn’t yet been released, so keep a sharp eye on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade website to find out just who’ll be strutting their stuff for the masses this year!
Attending the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
From staking out the best spots along the parade route to sorting out timing and transportation, take a gander at the official Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade FAQ so you can plan out your once-in-a-lifetime holiday experience in Manhattan.
Call the Edge Hotel Your Thanksgiving Headquarters for the Macy’s Parade
We’d love to host you here at the Edge Hotel for the 2018 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Our location in Washington Heights in northern Manhattan gives you a good jumping-off point for joining the street side crowds in witnessing the largest parade on the globe and a Thanksgiving spectacle that’s been enjoyed by young and old for the better part of 100 years. Book your Edge Hotel guest room now and we’ll see for the Turkey Day festivities in mere weeks!