Since 1924, the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade has been the official kick-off to the holiday season. Each year, more than 50 million TV viewers joined by 3.5 million people in New York City attend or tune in for this beloved event through Manhattan. The parade takes place along a 2.5-mile route from West 77th Street & Central Park West to Macy's Herald Square and features larger-than-life balloons, fabulous floats, celebrity performances, and the one and only Santa Claus. Great views can be found along Central Park West from West 77th to West 61st Streets, and along 6th Avenue from West 59th to West 38th Streets.
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Scary and Not-So-Scary Halloween Things in NY
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As autumn brings a chill to the air, haunted houses, hayrides, and attractions all across New York can send a chill down your spine. Here are the freaky, creepy, and the not-too-scary things you need to check out for Halloween. …
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