New York City is a center for media, publishing, fashion, and finance, just to name the biggies. Nevertheless, there may be another area where New York City excels; parades! One of the top New York attractions, Skyride, provides this list of the finest NYC parades for your consideration.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is an yearly event viewed by an audience of millions as it is also televised annually. This parade goes back to 1924, when a Macy’s employee, Louis Bamberger, decided they would commemorate Thanksgiving in the European tradition. He and his fellow employees organized probably the most unforgettable attractions in New York, including marching bands, people in various costumes and animals from the Central Park Zoo.

The Puerto Rican Day Parade is among the many unmistakable New York tourist attractions that have spawned similar parades around the world. Exceeding three million spectators, this is easily among the largest parades in any city nationally.

The oldest New York City event is definitely the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. Although Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated with parades in numerous cities with significant Irish populations, the NYC event is about the largest to be held any where.

A more recent parade event is New York’s Gay Pride Parade. Similar to other parades held in New York City, this is one of the first gay pride parades to be held in any city. Such parades are now common in several major cities.

One of the most favored and special New York City events is the Labor Day Carnival, a parade held on the first Monday in September. This originally celebrated the West Indian community in Harlem. It has been moved to Brooklyn and has become just about the most inclusive NYC events, bringing in approximately four million viewers on an annual basis.

So, if you and your family are into parades, NYC has offerings that are sure to please everyone.

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