Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade


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Value: $4,000

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Description

Macy’s Thanksgiving
Day Parade VIP Viewing in New York City for 2


 


Suggested Retail Value: 
Priceless


 


Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade®


Enjoy VIP access for
two to a private indoor location to view the 2013 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day
Parade, including a full breakfast buffet.
This premier viewing location, elevated above the parade route, is
confidential and is not disclosed until closer to Thanksgiving. Last year’s
premiere location, Jazz at the Atrium at Lincoln Center, provided an ideal
viewing spot, with floor-to-ceiling windows and heating. Note: the venue may have seating, although the actual parade viewing
area may be standing room only.


 


Watching the parade on Thanksgiving morning is a holiday tradition
for many, as more than 50 million people catch it on television each year.
Another three million people line the streets of downtown New York City, but you can watch it high above the crowd in a
VIP viewing section
along the 2-mile parade route, which begins on Central
Park West at 77th Street and travels south on 6th Avenue, crossing 42nd Street
and ending at Macy's Herald Square on 34th Street. Tickets to this extremely limited seating
are not available to the general public.


 


Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is internationally recognized
as the official start of the holiday season, and world famous as a uniquely
American entertainment extravaganza. Each year, Macy’s presents a line-up
featuring spectacular floats, giant helium balloons, the very best in high
school and college marching bands, specialty youth performance groups, and
top-name stars from the television, film and recording industries. Macy’s
Thanksgiving Day Parade is broadcast nationally on NBC.


 


The parade started in 1924 by Macy’s department store
employees. Many were first-generation immigrants who were proud of their new
American heritage and wanted to celebrate with the type of festival their
parents had loved in Europe. Employees and professional entertainers marched
from 145th Street in Harlem to Macy’s flagship store on 34th
Street dressed in vibrant costumes. There were floats, bands, and live animals
borrowed from the Central Park Zoo. Large animal-shaped balloons replaced the
live animals in 1927 when the Felix the Cat balloon made its debut. The parade
became a permanent part of American culture after being featured in the 1947
film, Miracle on 34th Street.


 


The 2012 parade saw the return of Kermit the Frog, Paul
Frank’s monkey Julius, Sonic the Hedgehog, Buzz Lightyear and, as always, Santa
Claus on his sleigh. Macy’s Giant Balloon
Inflation, open to the public the day before Thanksgiving
, is a must-see
event for parade fans who want to see the spectacular balloons up-close.


 


ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:


 


Must be booked a minimum of 30 days in advance.  Certificates cannot be replaced if lost,
stolen or destroyed.  All purchases are
non-refundable.  Packages cannot be
resold.  Ground transportation is not
included.