If you are lucky enough to be in NYC this weekend, here are some tips on things to do Thanksgiving weekend, best ways to watch the Thanksgiving Parade, a Macy’s Parade Map, Open NYC Tourist Attractions, open Broadway Shows and where to have Thanksgiving Dinner. The 2017 Thanksgiving Parade route starts on Central Park West and 77th Street, marches South on Central Park West (CPW) to Columbus Circle, turns east on Central Park South and South on 6th Avenue to Macy’s at 34th Street at Herald Square. The new route offers over 2 miles of spectator viewing options.