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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: New York City

Thanksgiving Day marks the beginning of the holiday season in the United States and what better way to usher in Christmas than by witnessing the historic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. The 82nd annual parade is almost here and will be marching your way on Thursday, November 27th. Rain or shine –even snow- the show will go on.

Stemming from European tradition the United States parade made its debut in 1924 and became such a huge success that Macy’s declared then that it would become an annual event. Replete with bands, floats and huge helium filled balloons this is one event for the entire family. So, as you and your family make preparations to become one of the million plus spectators that line the streets of Manhattan from Central Park West to Broadway, Herald Square; be sure to contact New York Habitat for vacation rental accommodations.

New York Habitat has perfect vacation rental pads along the parade route for your convenience, like this elegant fully furnished two bedroom vacation rental in the Upper West Side NY-4177 , two blocks from Central Park and the Museum of Natural History.  This location is pretty popular as the Thanksgiving Day parade begins at 77th Street

New York: Accommodation 1-bedroom Midtown West (ny-11197)

and Central Park West.  Spectators at this location will be the first to see the bands and floats, and of course Santa Claus who comes last but is definitely the main attraction.

You can even lodge in the midst of Herald Square in this modern and chic one bedroom vacation rental in midtown west NY-11197. From this location you can watch as the parade tapers off, making its final march down 34th Street.  Wherever you choose to stand on the sidelines we just want to make sure you’re part of the excitement.  The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an event that everyone should experience at least once and here at New York Habitat we urge you to make your reservations quickly.

Have you ever been spent the holiday season in New York City?  If so we’d love for you to share your experience in the comments box below.

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This entry was posted on Friday, November 14th, 2008 at 2:03 pm in New York Events. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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