2025 NYC Thanksgiving Day Parade VIP Tickets!
In New York City, one of America’s oldest holiday traditions gets a VIP upgrade. Attending NYC’s iconic Thanksgiving Day Parade is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season in style. We have tickets for you and your special someone, the parents, aunts, uncles, and the whole family, even those little VIPs who light up your life! VIP Concierge has a limited selection of hard-to-find tickets that will give you an up-close look at the 99th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It’s all going down Thursday morning, November 27, 2025.
How to Attend the NYC Thanksgiving Day Parade
There are several ways to attend NYC’s iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Over 3.5 million people line the parade route to watch the incredible floats and performers live and in-person. Grandstand seats aren’t available to the public although you might spot a celebrity or two if you’re watching the spectacle on TV. Others choose to watch the parade from luxurious hotel rooms high above the street for incredible views of the floats and balloons. However, the real VIP parties are typically held at upscale hotels and restaurants strategically located along the parade route. That’s exactly where we can take you. Ready to find out more?
Thanksgiving Day Parade VIP Ticket Packages
We haven’t released details about our VIP parade packages for 2025 yet, so make sure to join our email list to receive updates. In the meantime, here’s a look at some of the VIP Thanksgiving Day parade tickets we offered in 2024 to give you an idea of what to expect.
- Option 1: Starting at just $850 per person, our first package provides a budget-friendly way to experience the parade VIP-style. You and the family will view the spectacle from a comfortable outdoor viewing area at a top-rated NYC steakhouse steps from the Avenue of the Americas. The viewing party includes reserved seating, bottomless cocktails, family-friendly entertainment and professional photography. Tax and tips are included too!
- Option 2: For the second consecutive year, we’re offering tickets to an upscale brunch at a top-notch Italian restaurant offering outstanding outdoor viewing opportunities of the parade. As with Option 1, this venue is located in a prime location near the Avenue of the Americas. VIP tickets include professional photography, security and interactive entertainment. Did we mention the irresistible Mediterranean bunch? Mama mia!
- Option 3: New for 2024, this may be the the most exciting VIP parade package of all! You and your guests will enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the parade from a legendary sixth-floor venue on Herald Square, near the end of the parade route and Macy’s flagship store. Tickets include bottomless cocktails, family-oriented entertainment, professional photography and reserved seating. Guests will also receive a complimentary gift bag and a behind-the-scenes tour of the legendary toy retailer FAO Schwarz on Black Friday.
Fun Facts About The Macy’s Day Parade
New York’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been an annual tradition since 1924. That’s right, this megaparade, which was originally intended to kick off the holiday shopping season, has been entertaining families for nearly a century! It doesn’t get bigger than this. Every year, approximately 8,000 performers walk in the parade, and over 40 million people watch on TV! They blast out over 200 pounds of glittery confetti along the way.
The parade features dozens of balloons and floats ranging from giant Snoopys to superheros that are 80 feet tall and take over 90 people to handle. Then, there are the cheerleaders, dancers, clowns and foot-stomping marching bands that number in the thousands! Each parade is planned a year in advance to ensure an outstanding viewing experience for those who are watching in person as well as the folks who are watching at home while the turkey is roasting.
When Is This Year’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Save the date: This year’s Thanksgiving Day parade is happening on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The parade kicks off at 9 a.m. and wraps up around noon. You and your friends or family can enjoy three hours of nonstop fun at the parade, and you’ll still have time for football, family dinners, turkey and whatever else will make your Thanksgiving even more special.
The 2.5-mile parade route typically starts on Central Park West and 77th Street. It winds around Columbus Square and marches down Central Park South and Sixth Avenue before concluding at Herald Square. As you can imagine, there are a variety of exciting VIP viewing opportunities along the way!
Book Your VIP Thanksgiving Day Parade Tickets
With the amazing VIP ticket packages that we have on tap, it’s going to be a tough decision. However, you can’t go wrong with any of these options. If you’re having trouble deciding, just let us know. Our concierge team will be happy to share more juicy details over the phone or by email. It’s also a great time to catch a Broadway show, visit a late-night TV show or get a head start on your holiday shopping. NYC has some of the best department stores and luxury boutiques that you’ll find anywhere in this big blue world.
Have yourself a happy Thanksgiving, VIP style! Check out our ticket packages for the parade, and give us a call to set up a holiday season filled with good cheer and exciting things to do.
