From 36th Street to the end of the Parade, many people converge plus the Official Viewing Area and media platform area make it inaccessible to the public. It is not recommended to try and see the parade from here. Unless you like being a sardine. We're coming this year to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Enough of watching it on TV, this time it's going to be in person.
Some people bring lawn chairs and basically camp out and have a great morning at the parade.
Any performers will be live for television. You'll have to go to this area which is very crowded and well restricted in order to get a glimpse of the performers. It's best to get a good spot on the main route and tape the NBC broadcast . The Marriott Marquis, Renaissance NY, Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Novotel, Ameritania, Trump International and Mayflower on the Park are on the route. Just remember to ask for a room with a view of the parade and, if possible, no higher than the 12th floor.