Thanksgiving Day Parade Transportation

The 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place Thursday, Nov 26, 2026, with the NBC and Peacock broadcast at 8:30 a.m. Follow Macy's updates for the procession's step-off and finish times, and use 8:30 a.m. as your morning anchor.

Macy's says the Parade began in 1924, making the 2026 event its 100th edition.

For event planning, see our NYC events page, and check Macy's and city notices before choosing a viewing block or pickup location.

Macy's confirms a 2.5-mile route ending at Herald Square; the 2026 street turns and public viewing blocks are pending the official map. The 2025 city briefing described the prior route from West 77th Street and Central Park West, south on Central Park West, east on Central Park South, then south on Sixth Avenue to 34th Street at Herald Square. Those turns describe the 2025 event.

Public viewing takes place in designated sections managed by NYPD. Macy's says limited grandstand seating is not available to the public, and tickets are not for sale. Choose a route-side viewing area, then identify a nearby crossing and regroup point on the 2026 map. Share the address or intersection in a group message before leaving your hotel, and save it on each phone.

The 2026 NYPD closure plan is still pending as of Oct 26, so use current city updates to choose open streets. The 2025 city briefing and closure notice provide historical context; their restrictions and times apply to 2025.

Check the 2026 bulletin for its perimeter, vehicle access, pedestrian crossings and reopening estimates. The NYC DOT weekly traffic advisory carries current street notices. Follow NYPD officers and posted signs on event day. Choose a specific pickup address outside the perimeter, then walk to the viewing area. Our NYC event transportation page explains event-day ride planning.

Set a meeting point on an open street outside the final NYPD closure perimeter, then share it with everyone in your party. As of Oct 26, official 2026 drop-off streets were still pending. After the city posts its street plan, match your address to the map and select a nearby backup.

Give the chauffeur a specific destination address. For the return, share the pickup address, cross street and a nearby landmark with the group before the crowd disperses. Keep the chauffeur's phone number available and call dispatch if you need help coordinating a change. Follow officers' directions and use the agreed backup point if traffic is moved along.

For separate arrival and return rides, book each leg with its own destination and pickup address. Hourly service has a three-hour minimum and works for an itinerary on streets open to traffic outside the closure area. Compare options on our hourly car service page.

Start with the 8:30 a.m. broadcast time, then allow time to reach your viewing block and walk from an open street. The official 2026 spectator arrival time is pending. A nonofficial guide referring to a 2025 map mentioned arrivals around 6 a.m. on Central Park West; use that as historical context while planning from the current map.

Before the parade, choose whether your group will leave together and save the pickup address plus a backup. Check the MTA's 2026 service notice close to the event if you plan to use public transit for one leg. The 2025 MTA notice named 72 Street, 79 Street and 59 Street-Columbus Circle near the route's start and described special service and station restrictions. For airport rides, see NYC airport car service, JFK car service, LGA car service or Newark airport car service. Check the MTA's event-week update for current station access and service.

Hilton Club The Quin is at 101 West 57th Street, and New York Hilton Midtown is at 1335 Avenue of the Americas. Ask the hotel about room orientation, event entry and how guests should reach the lobby during closures.

Save the hotel's street address and the parade morning meeting point separately. Use the published closure map to select an open place for the chauffeur to meet you, then walk to the hotel or public viewing area as directed.

Yes. For airport arrivals, flight tracking is included, with a 60-minute wait time after a domestic landing and a 90-minute wait time after an international landing. Add your flight number when you book so we can track your arrival.

Airport pickups have a 90-minute wait time after an international landing, and every regular pickup has a 15-minute grace period. A meet and greet inside the terminal is available as a $25 add-on; request it when booking.

For an arrival, enter the airport, flight number, destination, passenger count and bag count. Choose a vehicle to fit your group and luggage. For an airport return, use an open pickup address outside the final closure area. Call 888-887-0324 for help arranging the ride; dispatch is available 24/7.

Choose a vehicle by passenger count, then enter your bag count when you request the ride. Luggage capacity depends on the vehicle and the bags you bring, so include suitcases, strollers or other large items in your planning and ask us about the right fit.

For a family, count each adult and child before booking. Child seats cost $25 each and are available in SUVs and Sprinters, never in sedans. Include the seat request in your ride details so the vehicle choice reflects the passengers traveling. If your group has more people than the capacity of one vehicle, contact dispatch about options and agree on meeting and return points before the event.

Review passenger limits on our fleet page, then include passenger and bag counts with your request. Agree on one pickup address and a shared return plan, especially when relatives are staying at different hotels.

A JFK to Herald Square ride in an Executive Sedan starts at $204 in the October 2026 example fares. True North VIP prices rides by distance.

Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.

On major event dates an event surcharge may apply and is shown before you book. The displayed trip price reflects the pickup and destination, vehicle class, and date and time selected. Enter the address outside the final closure area to see the price for the trip you are planning. Sprinters are quoted on request.

Hourly service has a three-hour minimum. The hourly rates below are for the sedan and SUV classes available for hourly service.

Example prices from our booking engine, October 2026. Taxes, tolls and fees included; gratuity optional. Your exact price is shown before you book.

Choose point-to-point for a drop-off and separate return, or hourly service for several stops on open streets. See NYC car service for options.

Bring warm layers, walking shoes, a charged phone and your pickup address saved on your device. The 1991 to 2020 Central Park climate normals for Nov 26 are a 50°F high, a 39°F low and a 45°F mean. Those numbers describe historical climate, so check the forecast closer to the event for the day's conditions.

Before leaving, check Macy's route and viewing map, the NYC street notice and the MTA update. Save primary and backup pickup points and share them with your group.

The 2025 NYPD briefing listed bags subject to inspection and prohibited coolers, oversized bags, chairs, umbrellas, strollers, bicycles, pets, alcohol, weapons and large items that obstruct views. Check the 2026 NYPD list before packing; official restroom locations and family-access instructions were still pending as of Oct 26.

Macy's says parade balloons will be prepared on Manhattan's Upper West Side on Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026. Public entry hours and access details were still to come in the official FAQ checked Oct 26. Check Macy's update before traveling and review the city street notice for the area.

For visits on Wednesday and parade attendance Thursday, book separate trips with separate pickup addresses. Check the current street notice for each destination, and choose hourly service when the itinerary uses open streets.

Request your Thanksgiving Day Parade ride online at Book now or call 888-887-0324, 24/7. Enter your passenger and bag counts, pickup address and destination. Once the 2026 street plan is available, use it to choose an open meeting point and a backup location.