Where Should You Park on Thanksgiving Day?


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Thanksgiving Day Parking

Thursday, November 22, 2012 will be the 86^th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC. With more than 3 million people lining the streets to watch the parade, where will you park?

PARADE ROUTE

Starting at 9am, the parade begins at 77^th St and Central Park West, then heads down Central Park West to Columbus Circle at 59^th St. The marchers will turn left (east) on 59^th St for 2 blocks, then turn right to go south on 6^th Avenue until 34^th St.

At 34^th St, the parade will turn right (west) and end at Broadway right in front of Macy's Herald Square.

Note: you cannot watch the parade on 6^th Ave between 34^th - 38^th St OR on 34^th St between Broadway - 7^th Ave.

WHERE TO PARK

As much as we want to help people find great parking, it's probably best to take public transportation if you can to avoid the hassles of NYC traffic and over-priced parking. But if you do want to drive in to NYC:

Street Parking

You can park on the street for free, if you can find a space. NYC Alternate Side Parking Regulations are suspended on Thanksgiving Day, but you still have to obey the No Standing, No Parking, and No Stopping signs.

Garage Parking

Most NYC parking garages near the parade route will be charging an Event Rate, which will be about $40 - $55.

To find less expensive NYC parking garages:

Park farther West near West End Ave, 10^th Ave, 11^th Ave
Park on the East Side, anywhere from 5^th Ave - 1^st Ave, then walk across Central Park or through midtown Manhattan to see the parade along 6^th Ave.
Look for an Early Bird Special rate of $10 - $20 on the East Side from E 30^th - E 90^th Sts. You'll find better rates closer to 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd Aves. You have to be in the NYC parking garage by 9 or 10am and must leave by 5 - 7pm. Check with the garage.
Park in Midtown Manhattan, where the garages are looking for business.
Check out the coupons from Central Parking and QuikPark for any 6, 12 or 24 hours. But make sure they apply on Thanksgiving.

Our friends at About.com gave us more information about the best viewing areas, street closures, and how to watch the balloons being inflated.

We also just posted about how to make a damage claim for your car from hurricane or flooding damage, cashless tolling on the Henry Hudson Bridge, advertising on MetroCards, NYC subway and bus passengers, and the new 6 ½ Ave in Manhattan.

GREAT MONTHLY PARKING DEALS

Central Parking

	$99 at 117^th St & 1^st Ave, self-park garage, includes tax. Best deal in town!
	$300 at 31^st St & 8^th Ave, outdoor lot, includes tax
	$200 Storage Rate at 34^th St & 8^th Ave, $7 Exit Fee Mon - Fri
	$350 at 60^th St & 1^st Ave, great rate for Midtown East!
	$200 Storage Rate at 29^th St & 6^th Ave, $10 Exit Fee 7D. Refer a friend and save 50% off the 4^th month for you AND your friend OR Pay for 3 months and get 1 month free!
	$425 at 15 William St @ Beaver St.

Request any of these garages here.

Margot Tohn
Publisher

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