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Finally, my family and I went to New York City for Thanksgiving. One of the things on our holiday to-do list while seeing New York was to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. My children have watched it on television every year so I thought it would be a great experience to see it .... live! The weather was uncharacteristically warm for a Thanksgiving in New York City, so we didn't need our jackets — never mind warm hats, scarves, gloves or even the traditional hot cocoa. (I was glad I had the stroller with me, if only for someplace to put all the gear that was shed.) We found a best viewing spot on 40th Street & 7th Avenue where we could see pretty much everything, including up-close visits by the famous Macy's clowns who stepped right up to say hello, throw some confetti, and get the crowd cheering! Little by little, the children inched their way under the barricades when, suddenly, the entire area was filled with little munchkins sitting cross-legged just waiting to see Santa Claus!
As an adult, I didn't think it was all that important to see the parade in person, but for the kids there was nothing but sheer delight as they saw favorite celebrities or bigger-than-life characters, such as Ronald McDonald and Spiderman, waving from high above. The floats, giant balloons, and the festive atmosphere all contributed to the spark of magic reflected in their watchful eyes, and I wouldn't have missed that for anything in the world. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Even the
police enjoyed the children's excitement. They gently tip-toed
through the children and even patted a few on their heads
as they passed. The kiddie
section, surrounded by parents, was a special treat for the grownups who had traveled many miles
for the same purpose...to see their children happy.
