Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Join The Ohio State University Alumni Association in New York City in celebration of the 2023 Holiday Season!
Sports and Entertainment Travel
888-401-3050
Debbie M. Vargo
vargo.42@osu.edu
Trip Overview
Since 1924, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been the official kick-off to the holiday season! Every year, the Emmy Award winning tradition is seen by more than 3.5 million people in New York and 50 million people at home, all tuned in to see the famous big balloons, a collection of amazing performances, one-of-a-kind floats and more! Join us to see one of the most popular events in New York City, firsthand!
Packages include deluxe hotel accommodations, exclusive Parade viewing area, tour welcome event, Broadway show, and much more!
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- Three nights deluxe hotel accommodations at the Le Meridien New York Central Park
- Check-in: Wednesday, November 22
- Check-out: Saturday, November 25
- Wednesday Welcome Reception with drinks and light appetizers
- VIP parade viewing event and brunch at the JW Marriott Essex House Hotel Grand & Petit Salon located on the parade route, with indoor and outdoor viewing options
- Full breakfast at the hotel Friday and Saturday morning
- Unlimited use, seven-day MetroCard for New York public transportation, including the subway
- $100 restaurant voucher to be used at your convenience
- Entrance to a Broadway Show (select one of 4 choices) to be used at your convenience
- Special Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade souvenir
- Event lanyard, credential and ticket holder
- On-site SET travel hosts and hotel hospitality desk
- On-site concierge services for optional activities
- Taxes and gratuities on all included items
Day 1: Arrive in New York; Welcome Reception
Day 2: Happy Thanksgiving! This morning enjoy VIP Parade viewing
Day 3: Breakfast; Explore New York on your own
Day 4: Breakfast; Departure Day
Cancellations made more than 90 days prior to travel will result in a loss of the tour deposit. No refunds will be issued after the final payment due date. Any cancellation request must be made to SET in writing. However, we can only provide refunds to the extent that such refunds are available to us. Exceptions to this policy cannot be made for any reason, including acts of God, terrorism, civil unrest, pandemics, epidemics, personal or medical emergencies. Refunds cannot be issued as a result of these circumstances. If an event is cancelled or postponed for any such reason, we will refund any monies we can recoup from suppliers. Any name changes or changes to package arrangements made after registration are subject to an additional fee. No name changes will be accepted within one week of travel. No refunds will be issued for unused services provided to the participant, including but not limited to air, ground transportation, tickets, events, and other tour features. If an event is postponed, SET will do its best to duplicate the original reservation, however, the components of the reservation, such as accommodations, transportation or tickets, could be different