Rose B.
The Macys Thanksgiving day parade 2025…
The Macys Thanksgiving day parade 2025 was a big disappointment to me and my family. We were deceived as to the viewing of the parade we thought we were going to get a prime viewing area but we were far behind rows of people crammed in a small area not even close to being enough space for all the people in our group. All we could see were the balloons and the top of the floats. The small children in our group could barely see anything unless their parents put them on their shoulders but then this would totally block the views of the people behind them. The brunch was good but very disorganized and no one was given specific instructions as to when or where to get the food or the viewing etc. glad I asked questions and got outside in time or else we wouldn’t have been able to have a spot in their viewing area at all. The other events planned in the our trip were good but the watching the parade was supposed to be the highlight of our trip and ended up being a huge disappointment. I would have seen the parade better from my tv in the comfort of my own home. I don’t know how Bucketlist Events plans their other events but I would 100% not recommend the Macys Day Parade to anyone unless they change and get a prime viewing area and better organize the day for their clients. Especially how much we payed for this trip the parade day was not worth it.
Response from Bucket List EventsJan 15, 2026
Dear Rose, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are disappointed to hear that your experience was anything less than 5-stars. Please know that we are always available to discuss your experience in more detail via phone or email. Regarding your specific feedback, the brunch restaurant location that you attended for the parade was a new addition to our program this year - they had just opened for business a few weeks before Thanksgiving after many months of planning. As the restaurant was navigating their first ever parade day, it was clear to us that there were several learning experiences that must be addressed going forward. We noted the same issues you identified regarding the dedicated viewing area and the buffet line. We have already had the first of many conversations with our restaurant partner to ensure that these elements are addressed and improved for 2026. The client experience is our top priority and we are constantly working with our partners to ensure the best experience possible for our guests. We are glad to know that you enjoyed the other elements of your time with us, including the orchestra seats for the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular and the Broadway show. We are very sorry that your parade brunch experience did not meet your expectations, but we thank you for sharing your feedback. We hope to welcome you back at a future event. Best regards, The Bucket List Events team