Macy's Thanksgiving Eve Balloon Blow-up
Parades
Nov 22, 2023
1:00pm to 6:00pm
FREE
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Macy's Balloon Inflation Viewing is Back!
Each year, the day before Thanksgiving, the giant balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade come to life to the oohs and ahhhs of children and their parents. It's quite a sight to see as Bluey, Diary of a Whimpy Kid, Sponge Bob, and others fill up with helium on the streets of Manhattan. Giant nets are used to hold them down. The balloons can be veiwed between 77th and 81st Streets, between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. Viewing time is from 12pm-6pm ET. Do not attempt to drive. Mass transit is your best bet. Wear something warm and be prepared to wait on a long line once you arrive and have your bags inspected. Enter at 72nd St near Columbus Ave. Mass transit (A,B,C,1,2,3 trains) highly recommended!
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