Free App For Navigating Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Thanksgiving is just hours away, so prepare for all the festivities by downloading Macy’s new Thanksgiving Day Parade app–now!

Developed for iOS and Android devices, the app will give your family easy access to cherished parade information like the line-up and route through the city.

Want to experience the magical parade from home? With a quick flick of your fingertips, watch live feed from traffic cameras. Follow the procession and catch a glimpse of your favorite float from the comfort and warmth of your couch. Meet the artists and the newest, cutest additions to the parade with the app’s Blue Sky Gallery.

Fams who brave the cold can view all this plus key information like where to catch the nearest subway, where to eat, grab coffee, or find a restroom–all on one app courtesy of MyCityWay.

Our favorite feature for kids? Elf-O-Matic! Have a giggle or two, as your little ones transform themselves into parade elves and become part of the 86th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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