Overview
- The procession starts at Canal Street and Sixth Avenue and moves up Sixth Avenue to 15th Street, with step-off at 7 p.m. and lineup beginning at 6:30 p.m.
- The DOT listed wide downtown closures for formation, the route, and dispersal, including stretches of Sixth Avenue and cross streets from Spring Street to West 18th Street.
- Marching is free but requires a costume, with premium skip-the-line options sold by organizers for expedited entry to the staging area.
- NYPD leadership said the Joint Operations Center is activated, with camera and social media monitoring and citywide response units for large expected crowds.
- Viewers avoiding the crush can watch live on television and streaming, while parade traditions return, including the Thriller NYC dance and multiple floats.