Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Nov 22, 2012
9:00am
to 12:00pm Official Site
THE 85th ANNIVERSARY MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE RETURNS TO KICK-OFF THE HOLIDAYS WITH ITS GIANT HELIUM BALLOONS, FLOATS OF FANCY, MARCHING BANDS, CELEBRITIES, PERFORMANCE GROUPS AND THE ONE-AND-ONLY SANTA CLAUS
America’s favorite holiday tradition returns once more to dazzle and enchant millions nationwide with its signature magic. On Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012 at 9 a.m., the 86th Anniversary Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will take to the streets of New York City with a cornucopia of whimsical treats for the whole family. From new giant characters helium balloons including Paul Frank’s iconic monkey Julius and Sonic the Hedgehog, to out-of–this world floats including ZHU-NIVERSE! and Frozen Fall Fun, the magic begins at the sound of Let’s Have A Parade! This iconic phrase has catapulted gaggles of clowns, exciting performance groups, pulse-pounding marching bands, celebrities and the one-and-only Santa Claus down the streets of Manhattan for 86 years of unrivaled wonder.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade will step-off this year at 77th Street and Central Park West. The procession will travel down to Columbus Circle, turn onto Central Park South before making a right turn to march down 7th Avenue to 42nd Street. The parade will then turn east towards 6th Avenue where it will march down the Avenue of the Americas. At 34th Street, the parade will make its final turn west marching in front of Macy’s Herald Square.
The parade will begin promptly at 9 a.m. and end at noon.A Holiday Treat for Children Everywhere, the motto of the Macy’s parade has stood for 85 years and will continue to usher in the season of joy for years to come.
More information on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is available to the general public at www.macys.com/parade or via the Parade Hotline at (212) 494-4495.
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Macy's
Department Stores
West 30s
Herald Square at 34th Street and Broadway
New York, NY 10001
(212) 695-4400
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