Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023: Where to Watch, What's New

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Buy [discount Broadway tickets]( in our calendar now! The Lion King, Aladdin, and more. [Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023: Where to Watch, What's New]( [Classics, like Tom Turkey, and newbies alike take flight in the 97th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023.] The [Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]( celebrates its 97th anniversary this November, taking over the streets of Manhattan on Thursday, November 23, 2023, exhilarating the city with its boisterous marching bands, extravagant floats, and giant balloon characters. In 2023, the parade steps off at 8:30am—half an hour earlier than usual. If you're planning to attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with kids (and millions of others!), read on for the most up-to-date information on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route, best viewing locations, and other highlights. Looking for where to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023 on TV instead? Read on for that, too. You'll find more holiday inspiration in our [Thanksgiving Fun Guide for NYC Families](. Enthusiastic paradegoers know the family fun actually begins the day before as the trademark giant balloons receive their annual helium injections—in fact, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon inflation is even included in our list of [100 things to do with your kids in NYC before they grow up](. Check out our in-depth [Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade inflation post]( for an overview of the Wednesday night festivities. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [50 Thanksgiving Crafts, Games, and Activities for Kids and Families]( [Make an easy and adorable pine cone turkey. Photo courtesy of the website Live Craft Eat] While the turkey is in the oven, you can set up a few of these easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids, including some place cards that will keep squabbling siblings from sitting too close. We've also got Thanksgiving games for everyone to play together, and Thanksgiving cookies that will tide kids over until the feast is ready. Because while Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family, sometimes you need to channel that togetherness time to keep everyone happy! From traditional Thanksgiving crafts for kids like handprint turkeys to a Great Yam Race for the whole fam, stuff a little fun into your family dinner this year with these Thanksgiving crafts and games. For more Thanksgiving fun from [Thanksgiving jokes for kids]( to when and how to [watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]( check out our [Thanksgiving Activities Guide for Families](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( The best things to do this fall in New York City! [View The Guide >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023]( The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ushers in the holiday season. Here's our guide to seeing it live. [Read More >]( 🍂 SEASONAL GUIDE 🍂 [Best of November]( Find the best things to do in NYC this month with our Best of November Activities Guide! [Read More >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [*NEW* Mommy Poppins Gift Guides!]( Welcome to the best place to find the perfect gift for kids of all ages. [Read More >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [Polar Express and Christmas Trains near NYC]( Relive the classic story with one of these magical train rides. [Read More >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [Guide to Thanksgiving in NYC for Families]( The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is the highlight of the holiday in NYC, but it's not the only way to celebrate the start of this season. [Read More >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [50 Thanksgiving Crafts, Games, and Activities for Kids]( While the turkey is in the oven, set up a few of these Thanksgiving crafts and games. [Read More >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [40 Warm and Sunny Family Vacation Spots]( Check out these great warm-weather destinations for your next family vacation. [Read More >]( Copyright © 2023 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from all Mommy Poppins emails](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube](