Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade 2010

Philadelphia Parade Starts 9:00am - 12:00pm

Philadelphia is the Oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade starting in 1920 ~ the first New York Parade was in 1924 and it was called..... (anyone) yes..... Macy’s Day Parade.

Last year I went to the Philadelphia Parade and thought that it was a lot of fun, easy to find parking and got you in the spirit of the Holidays.

If you go you have to checkout the Campbell’s Winter Wonderland Tent, which is a sampling a tent for all Campbell products (warm soup and hot coco) and you receive coupons for products and leave with a gift from IKEA.

Best Places to Watch the Parade
1) The #1 place to watch is at the parade's finish at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

2) The south side of Eakins Oval (in front of the Art Museum) is also recommended. Campbell's Soup sponsors a tent there where there's hot food, warm drinks and entertainment for kids.

3) Other locations along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, like Logan Circle, are also good bets.

4) You can also watch the parade begin at 20th and Market and then take a shortcut on foot heading north on 20th Street five blocks to the Parkway and catch the parade again as it goes by.

Parade Details

2010 Thanksgiving Parades!

Tips for Best Viewing Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City Parade Hot line: 212-494-4495

Wednesday, November 24th
If you are super ambitious you can go into New York and watch the Balloons inflate near the American Museum of Natural History at 77th Street and Central Park West

Parade Route

The parade starts at 77th Street and Central Park West
Heads South down Central Park West until it reaches Columbus Circle at 59th Street
Turns East at Columbus Circle along Central Park South
Turns South at 7th Avenue, continues along 7th Avenue through Times Square until 42nd Street At 42nd Street the route turns East on 42nd street for 1 block until 6th Ave.
Turns South onto 6th Avenue AND continues south on 6th Avenue to finish in front of Macy’s in Herald Square at 34th Street

I found a couple of sites that gave great tips and information and appreciate those who know what they are talking about going into unknown territory to have a nice day!

Everyone recommends to get there early. Parade Start time is 9:00 am and if you have small children and want to get up front it’s recommended to get there 2 hours earlier (really earlier but up to you), which with small children can be an issue. However, Traveling Mamas say that people are pretty festive and they don’t usually mind if your child scoots up to the front. The best part of the parade for a child visually are the balloons and they can't be missed.

Dress or bring layers, yes it's a nice day in the suburbs, but NY has huge sun blocks called skyscrapers and it can get cold if you are in the shade. Tip bring a cinch sack easy to fold, string straps that can fold up and fit in your pocket and it expands so if you need to remove a layer you have somewhere to carry it!

Favorite viewing area is along Central Park West, couple of sites recommend between 66th and 77th Streets because it’s by Central park and there is a playground right across the park entrance from Tavern on the Green.

No folding Chairs allowed

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Fashion Week 2010 is almost here!

Hey Girlfriends, the “Super Bowl of Fashion” is coming to New York City, September 9 – 16, 2010. Big name fashions will be unveiling their spring collections premiering for the first time at the Damrosch Park at the Lincoln Center complex, home to the renowned Metropolitan Opera house and American Ballet Theatre.

Attendees will enter on a red carpet and enjoy a larger lobby, which will also include a schedule of the day's events digitally projected on the walls. What was the Tent at Bryant Park is now the Theatre at Lincoln Center, a 969-seat venue with a larger backstage area.

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Tubing down the Delaware was a Blast!

Hey Girlfriends Summer is coming to a close.. BUMMER! Well here is a REALLY FUN way to spend your final days of summer with friends, co-workers and/or Family...tubing down the Delaware!

Delaware River Tubing in Frenchtown, NJ has a really awesome deal which offers the exclusive, all-inclusive meal package with "The Famous River Hot Dog Man" halfway on your trip at Adventure Island on the river with every admission ticket, whether its a tube, raft, canoe, or kayak.

It was a really fun way to spend the day with the kids, they had a blast and so did the adults! I have to say the buses were clean for transport and the staff was super informative and VERY hospitable!

I totally recommend upgrading your tube with the seat and cup holder for an additional $5.00 :)... Although we did rough it and get the standard tube and still had fun. Again, this is an April recommendation for something fun and inexpensive to do! Check out Delaware River Tubing's web-site for more details!

Taking Care of Mind, Body and Soul

Hey Girlfriends... That's right workout in Mercer County Park every Saturday Morning!

AC Marketing, Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Wellness and Knapp's Cyclery have partnered up with the Mercer County Park Commission to provide the community with new fitness opportunities in Mercer County Park.

As we all know being outside is good for the mind, body and soul and Mercer County Park is the perfect place to enjoy an outdoor fitness session!

Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Wellness is providing trainers for outdoor workouts for the next four weeks on Saturday mornings. The workouts, which are also held in the area immediately adjacent to the Marina inside the park, are free for RWJ Hamilton members and only $5 for non-members. No reservations are necessary.

Address: 334 S Post Road, West Windsor, NJ

Knapp's Cyclery now provides bike rentals every Saturday and Sunday from 9am – 5pm at the Marina at $10 for the first hour and discounted additional hours by the Boat Marina in the Park.

Upcoming Workout Schedule:

August 21^, 2010

10:00 am Hatha Yoga

11:00 am Willpower & Grace

August 28^, 2010

10:00 am Hatha Yoga

11:00 am Ultimate Fitness

September 4^, 2010

10:00 am Hatha Yoga

11:00 am Ultimate Fitness

September 11, 2010

10:00 am Pilates Mat

11:00 am Boogie Box

Win Tickets to Iron Chef Cat Cora Show June 2nd

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Chris Botti In Concert OMG

Hey Girlfriends it's Cleo here to update you on the "Culture Experience!" After attending the Chris Botti concert at the Trenton War Memorial I am once again in awe and HAD to SHARE!

This is not just another "Smooth Jazz" artist. He is miles above that genre of music that sometimes can be confused with elevator music by some. I happen to like Smooth Jazz, but Chris and his phenomenal band of 6 years is head and shoulders above that. Chris came out and did a rendition of Ave Maria that brought tears to my eyes. After that we were on a musical journey that was hip, nostalgic and as always informative.

Chris engages his audience with almost intimate conversation and tells some of the background of the pieces that he performs. And when he noticed that there were empty seats up front, he invited some of the people in the upper section of the balcony to come down and they did so gladly. He is really a cool guy.

BTW: He is really easy to look at too! (down girl)

There were two guest performers: Caroline Cambell, a violinist who made me cry again and Lisa Fischer who can wail with the best of them. When she came out, so did the Funk! And the band was right there with her. They rocked the house. Each member is an accomplished musician in their own right and words cannot truly convey just how incredible they are both as individuals and as a cohesive group.

I could go on but instead I will tell you that this tour will be back in the area again. Try to go to Carnegie Hall on June 19 or Count Bassie on August 5. You be happy that you did!!

Of course, let me know if you have an interest in going as a group!

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