Join Yankee Trails as we travel to New York City to see the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States!
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$50 per person (Adult) Internet Price (Regular price: $55pp)
$46 per person (Children 12 & Under) Internet Price (Regular price: $51pp)
In the 1920’s many of Macy’s department store employees were first-generation immigrants. Proud of their new American heritage, they wanted to celebrate the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving with the type of festival their parents had loved in Europe. The employees marched to Macy’s flagship store on 34th Street dressed in vibrant costumes. There were floats, professional bands and live animals borrowed from the Central Park Zoo. At the end of that first parade, as has been the case the every parade since, Santa Claus was welcomed into Herald Square. Join us in being a party of this holiday tradition. We’ll depart at 2:00pm so you’ll be home in time to enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner. We’ll also raffle off a $30 Gift Card!
Departure Points
Yankee Trails, Rensselaer - 4:00am
Pet Smart, Crossgates Commons - 4:15am
Catskill, Exit 21 Commuter Lot - 5:00am
Kingston Plaza, Kingston -
5:20am
Arrival Information
Upon arrival in NYC, we will drop off somewhere between 45th & 50th St. and between 7th & 8th Ave. The bus will pick up at the same place you are dropped off.
Return Information
We will depart at 2pm with an approximate arrival in the Capital District at approximately 5pm. Non-stop each way.
Tour Includes:
Round-Trip Motorcoach Transportation
FREE Raffle Entry to WIN $30 Gift Card
50 Travel Points
What are Travel Points?
THE MACY’S PARADE ROUTE:
77th St. & Central Park West, turns East at Central Park South. Makes right onto 7th Ave. to 42nd St.. Heads west on 42nd St. to 6th Ave., then 6th Ave. to 34th St.. The parade ends in front of Macy’s (34th St. & Herald Sq.)
Viewing Locations:
From Central Park West: the west side of the street from 70th Street to Columbus Circle and on the east side of the street from 70th to 65th Street.
Columbus Circle: the west side of the street
7th Ave: between 58th and 38th Streets
34th Street: the south side of the street between Broadway and 7th Avenue.
There is no public viewing or press access on Broadway from 34th to 38th Street. On 34th Street from Broadway to 7th Avenue, limited viewing is available on the south side of the street only.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Catskill | Catskill Commuter Lot - Exit 21 of Thruway Near Visitors Center on Rte 23B | |
| Crossgates Commons | Pet Smart Crossgates Commons 161 Washington Ave Extension, Albany, NY | |
| Kingston | Kingston Plaza - Lot E (next to baseball field) Westbrook Ln, Kingston, NY 12401 | |
| Yankee Trails | Yankee Trails 569 Third Ave. Ext, Rensselaer, NY |
Overview
Get the best of the holidays in New York City with this 3-day tour. Watch the parade comfortably with use of a folding chair and the chance to see the balloons get inflated beforehand. Then sit down for a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner, followed by time to sightsee and go shopping. All transportation and overnight accommodations are included.
Two nights of accommodation with breakfast
Arrive early to watch the inflation of the giant balloons
Folding chair for use during the parade
All transportation provided in a comfortable motorcoach
What's Included
Transport by either motor coach and Mercedes sprinter based on size of groups from New England to New York
2 nights accommodation Manhattan Times Square
2 Breakfasts
Thanksgiving Dinner
Balloon Inflation
Folding Chair for Parade
Services of a professional tour guide
All taxes and gratuities, except to tour guide and driver
Motorcoach transportation while in the city
Baggage handling (one bag per person)
Breakfast
Dinner
Air Transfers - $34
Radio City Tickets - $125
Items of a personal nature including items such as: in room movies, laundry, telephone etc.
Meeting And Pickup
Departure Point
New Hampshire: Exit 8 Park and Ride in Nashua, Hooksett Park and Ride at the end of exit 11 off of 93 (Right before the toll booth northbound)
Boston Departures: Logan Airport (Arrivals at terminal one), South Station Bus Terminal (Atlantic Street side in front of the glass doors) or Boston Hotels (on request only)
Departure Time
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Must advise your pick-up location (Nashua or Bedford, New Hampshire or Boston MA); Please use "Special Requirements" field upon checkout to advise this information
If staying in a Southern New Hampshire hotel you must advise the name of the hotel
Airport Transfers are available at $17 per person from LaGuardia or JFK airports
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Product code: 9169P109