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Here’s the route & timing to know about this year’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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According to the organizers, about three million spectators are expected to line the Thanksgiving parade route to watch it in person.

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As the balloons, floats and marching bands make their way from the Upper West Side to Macy’s flagship store at Herald Square.

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6 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 12 marching bands, a host of musical stars and more will feature this year. Also, 700 clowns and Santa Claus are also involved for good measure.

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Spectators can watch the balloons being inflated on November 23,Wednesday afternoon on the Upper West Side. 

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The preparations are open to the public from noon to 6 p.m. The area can be accessed from West 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue.

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The parade is all set to step off on Thanksgiving Day, that is November 24, at 8:45 a.m. ET accompanying TV coverage from 9 a.m. to noon.

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There are 2.5 miles of public view along the route.The parade will kick off at West 77th Street and Central Park West. But, there is very limited public viewing there.

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The procession will than head south along Central Park West. For the great views, Central Park West from West 75th to West 61st are available.

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Another stretch of optimal viewing is along 6th Avenue from West 59th to West 38th streets. 

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Restricted stretches are to avoid run along 6th Avenue between West 34th and West 38th streets.

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Restricted stretches are to avoid run along 6th Avenue between West 34th and West 38th streets.