{"id":1085,"date":"2015-10-15T20:00:25","date_gmt":"2015-10-15T20:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/?p=1085"},"modified":"2018-11-28T11:08:35","modified_gmt":"2018-11-28T16:08:35","slug":"macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-band-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/15\/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-band-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Band Travel to Macy&#8217;s Thanksgiving Day Parade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade is tied as the second-oldest parade in the United States. This parade is a tradition that many witness in person and many more embrace at their homes with loved ones at the start of the holiday season. Having your Marching Band march through The Big Apple during the New York\u2019s world-famous Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a major accomplishment for any Band Director and his\/her band. Band directors need to apply years in advance and submit an application video to the Macy\u2019s Band Selection Committee. The decisions are made by early May. The parade will be broadcasted on NBC. During a band\u2019s visit, the group could also attend a Show on Broadway, a cruise to the Statue of Liberty or see performances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, or Radio City Music Hall and take in some shopping and some of the greatest food around.<\/p>\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style>\n<div class='embed-container'><iframe src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VD0QZEkXQmk?enablejsapi=1&#038;html5=1&#038;hd=1&#038;wmode=opaque&#038;controls=1&#038;showinfo=0;rel=0;\"' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<hr class=\"tall\" \/>\n<h2>New York City<\/h2>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<h4><strong>Performance<\/strong> Venues<\/h4>\n<p>The \u201cBig Apple\u201d moniker for New York City was coined by musicians and meant, \u2018to play the big time.\u2019 Vibrant and diverse, New York offers all popular music genres: blues, jazz, rock, hip-hop, classical, disco and punk!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" title=\"Music Travel Consultants has many performance opportunities in New York City.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musictravel.com\/img\/usa\/new-york-city-4.jpg\" alt=\"Music Travel Consultants has many performance opportunities in New York City.\" data-appear-animation=\"fadeInUp\" \/><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4>Performance Opportunities<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lincolncenter.org\/\">Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theriversidechurchny.org\/\">Riverside Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.southstreetseaport.com\/\">Southstreet Seaport Marketplace<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/stbarts.org\/\">St. Bartholomew\u2019s Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stjohndivine.org\/\">Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.saintpatrickscathedral.org\/\">St. Patrick&#8217;s Cathedral<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/stli\/index.htm\">Statue of Liberty<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/visit.un.org\/\">United Nations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stmalachy.org\/\">St. Malachy\u2019s Church<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/patrioticperformances.com\/band-of-pride-tribute.html\">Band of Pride Tribute<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.broadway.com\/groups\/classroom\/workshops\/\">Broadway Workshops<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stpaultheapostle.org\/\">Church of St. Paul the Apostle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/washingtonsquareparkconservancy.org\/visit-us\/\">Holley Plaza in Washington Square Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.trumptowerny.com\/\">Trump Tower<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.southstreetseaport.com\/\">South Street Seaport<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trinitywallstreet.org\/about\/stpaulschapel\">St. Paul\u2019s Chapel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/social.macys.com\/parade\/\">Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.centralpark.com\/guide\/attractions\/bandshell.html\">Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"http:\/\/blessedsacramentnyc.org\/\">Church of the Blessed Sacrament<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<h4><strong>Destination<\/strong> Highlights<\/h4>\n<p>As a place that offers something for everyone, NYC is also welcoming and warm amidst the hustle-bustle pace that defines it. 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