Tips for NYC's Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Balloon Viewing + Parade Watching
Tips for viewing Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons and the parade. In this video, Lee shares her insider overview of things you should know about venturing to Manhattan's UWS (Upper West Side) to view the balloons and watching the parade. (Apologies for the junky audio.) LEE'S TIPS FOR BALLOON VIEWING: West 77th Street to West 81st Street on Central Park West is where the parade begins. Entrance to balloon viewing: West 72nd Street + Columbus Avenue. Little Ones? Come early: 12:00pm to 2:30pm. From 4pm-ish it’s packed! Bring cash/money for fun vendor items. Local food shops (use food apps): Lenwich, Shake Shack, Grubhub. There is a fair in the schoolyard on Columbus Avenue and West 77th Street. Bring a camera, charge it up! Could be done in half an hour before it gets crowded. If you're a member of the American Museum of Natural History, you might be able to view from there. LEE'S TIPS FOR WATCHING THE PARADE: Some people arrive as early as 5am - 6am. There are no porta-pottys. Bring a chair + blanket. Camp on the blocks anywhere from West 76th Street all the way south on Central Park West. There are no bathrooms. There is a Starbuck's at West 73rd Street and Columbus Avenue; Lenwich at West 74th. Once you are camped out in your spot, you won’t want to move. Bring a thermos, but time your intake of the fluids to match bathroom reachability (lol). Some people bring ladders. This is at your own risk. No parking. Best thing is to take the train: C, 1,2,3. Double-check MTA.info for service updates and delays. Same fun vendors will be roaming around, so bring cash. Get your turkey accessories NOW so you’re ready for the big day! Bring a selfie stick. UPDATED INFO: https://www.macys.com/s/parade/inflat... SHOUT-OUTS: @RoneshaDavisCheck out her channel, she has lots of great information! CONNECT WITH LEE UEHARA HERE: Website: http://www.HouseOfLeeNYC.com You can leave Lee a voicemail there and share your thoughts for topics and future episodes. Follow on Instagram: @houseofleenyc Follow on Twitter: @houseofleenyc Get your copy of Lee’s Podcast Logbook: https://a.co/d/d6tDHGz Work with Lee: Email: lee @ houseofleenyc.com for business partnerships and collaborations. Other ways to work with Lee: Have her emcee your next event - live or virtual - do reach out! Spend a Day in NYC with Lee Have Lee photograph your moments and actions EFT Tapping Sessions Podcast + Small Business Consulting #macysthanksgivingdayparade #nycthanksgiving #balloonviewing #parade #families #paradetips
