One of the most popular traditions of Thanksgiving is snuggling up with your family on the living room couch and switching on the television to Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. The procession accompanied by dance, brass band music, and the famous floating balloons has been a New York tradition since 1924. The annual parade is organized by the department store chain, Macy’s in the United States. This year’s parade will be held on 24 November 2022 and will be watched live on the metaverse.
New York City proudly and rightfully boasts of the colorful affair that in its hundred-year record has never been suspended except when during World War II when there was a shortage of helium. The procession leads to music and dance performances that are concluded with the appearance of Santa, marking the advent of the holiday season. This year the departmental store wants to share the festive air with the whole world by streaming it live on numerous subscription services.
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How To Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Live
The 2022 Parade will start off from West 77th Street & Central Park West at 9 am Eastern Standard Time (ET). It will go through Central Park West, Columbus Circle, Central Park South, and Sixth Avenue, and will finally end at the flagship shop, Macy’s Herald Square. Macy’s released the viewing details on its web page. The best sights of the parade can be captured from Central Park West and Sixth Avenue. Central Park West will prohibit entry from West 72 Street to 85th Street from Wednesday onwards. till Thursday noon.
Although the parade starts at 9 am, more than 3 million viewers are expected on the streets. Therefore it is advisable to rise and arrive early. The parade is a 3-hour-long affair and the parade has gone through as low temperatures as 17 degrees Celsius. It would be safe to travel in layered clothing as instructed by the guidelines of the parade. The best and hassle-free way to watch the parade is from a hotel window nearby. Trump Tower Internation at Columbus Circle provides the ideal view of the procession. Since you will arrive early and the parade ends at noon, you should either pack lunch or make reservations at restaurants alongside. Million of people are expected at the parade therefore it is preferred to make reservations.
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How To Watch It On Metaverse?
This year Macy’s took a decision that will bring the departmental store’s parade to people all around the world. Besides airing on NBC and CBS, viewers who have always wanted to watch the parade can stream on various subscription services. These include Peacock, Paramount+, Hulu Live, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV. You can buy one of the subscriptions priced from $40 for Sling TV to $70 for DirecTV Stream and Hulu Live. Macy’s decision has modernized the department store’s annual parade and indeed made the world a smaller place.
This year the procession will be led by 10 performance groups, 16 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 40 novelty balloons, 12 marching bands, 700 clowns, and the beloved Christmas harbinger, Santa Claus. Today show anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker will host the parade. Major celebrities like Christmas singer Mariah Carey, Sean Paul, Jimmy Falon, and Broadway’s cast of Funny Girl. So gear up people for the wait for the holiday season to be over. Celebrate with your family the thanksgiving parade followed by the crowded affair of Black Friday and ultimately at the end of the year, Christmas.
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