Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2015: What to Know

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2015 (NYSE:M) is one week away.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Here is everything you need to know about it:

  • The annual New York City event is one of the most festive aspects of Thanksgiving in the U.S. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924.
  • The idea came about due to the fact that many of the retailer’s employees were first-generation immigrants and they wanted an avenue to celebrate their newfound American identity.
  • The 2015 edition of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will begin at 9 am on Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Day), but many viewers arrive early — at 6 am or so — to claim their spot.
  • The parade takes place in Manhattan–you can check out the route here.
  • The best hotels for viewing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade include the Ritz-Carlton, the Warwick and the Trump Tower.
  • The event includes more than 10,000 participants, including nation’s best marching bands, performance groups, massive floats and Santa Claus.

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