Thanksgiving Tips 2024

Experience

Oct 30

Written By Michal Medrala

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, and we are including some great tips below to help you celebrate the festivities!

Macy’s Day Parade

Sneak Peak?

If you're in or around NYC beforehand and want a chance to see the balloons for the floats being inflated, head to 77th and 81st streets (between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue) from 3-10 pm on Wednesday, before the parade.

Parade Route

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route 2024 begins at West 77th Street and Central Park West, travels south to Columbus Circle, turns east on Central Park South, and then south down Sixth Avenue to Macy's Herald Square at 34th Street.

Timing

The parade starts at 9:00 AM and typically lasts until noon EST. If you choose not to attend the parade in person you can always watch it live on NBC and streamed on Peacock.

Weather

If you are attending the parade, DRESS WARM!

Hosting? Tips for a Beautiful Thanksgiving Floral Tablescape

We asked our friends at Michael George Flowers what makes for the best Thanksgiving floral decor?

“When it comes to Thanksgiving Florals, the name of the game is foliage. What else is more iconic for the fall season than bright foliage? Reds, Oranges, Yellows, and even Browns immediately shout Thanksgiving. That’s what we at Michael George Flowers live by during this time of year. Breaking through the barrier of old-fashioned, over the top florals is easily done by leaning hard into an organic style with modern and sleek touches. Don’t be afraid to forage around outdoors for the perfect branches, dried seed pods, or anything else you might find; place it all in an elegant modern vase with pops of flowers such as sunset roses or mango calla lilies, and suddenly you have a high fashion, elevated floral piece to gather around and enjoy all season long.”

Football Schedule

For many, the Thanksgiving tradition centers around the slate of football games, and this year offers up some enticing contests including a game on Black Friday for the second time ever. Please see this year’s Thanksgiving matchups below!

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