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16th Annual Macy's Holidazzle Parade - You Don't Want to Miss It!

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Home Stager with Rooms With Style

Macy’s Holidazzle Parade, now in its 16th year, lights up the Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, MN at 6:30 PM Thursday through Sunday, through Dec. 23. 

 

 

A sense of excitement and suspense comes over the thousands of people lining the street when the street lights are darkened. The music starts, necks are strained to look down the street to see the floats adorned in every color coming toward you.

Everything in the Parade is lit up....even the Marching Bands!

 

 

 

 

 

Floats of Story Book Characters such as Peter Pan are always a hit but my favorite......

 

 

The Christmas Bulbs!! They make me smile every time I see them!

So if you haven't been to the Holidazzle Parade in Minneapolis yet what are you waiting for? With the warm temperatures this weekend it is the perfect time to go! See you there!

 

Janice Ankrett
Burlington, ON
Staging Professional

Looks like a wonderful event Shar! A Macys parade always takes me back to Miracle on 34th Street ;).

Dec 16, 2011 02:44 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Oh Shar---- the only thing better than a parade is one that's all lit up!!!  We just watched Miracle on 34th Street (again) last night.  Your Macy's Holidazzle parade looks like today's version!!

Dec 16, 2011 05:03 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Shar - the Macy’s Holidazzle Parade looks amazing and reminds me of the Disney Parade with all the beautiful lights. This is definitely an event not to miss! 

Dec 16, 2011 06:30 AM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Oh my gosh, Shar - I love those giant Christmas lightbulbs - the ones with 2 legs sticking out the other end - too funny!  Sounds like a fun parade.

Dec 16, 2011 07:57 AM
Brenda Ballard
Angelfish Properties, Inc. - Emerald Isle, NC
At the Beach and Beyond!

Oh, how fun!  What a great and colorful post! Thanks for sharing.

Dec 16, 2011 08:38 AM
Randi Brammer
Randi Brammer, Acctg. - Hinckley, MN
Accountant & Tax Preparer

I had a chance to be in the pararde a few years back. it is a great time eitherway.

Dec 16, 2011 11:19 AM
Vern Eaton
Askov, MN
Realtor 651-674-7449

I live an hour and a half from the cities.  Never been there long enough to see it.   Watched on TV.  I am sure it is not the same!

Dec 16, 2011 11:28 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Fun, Fun, Fun!  That looks spectacular Shar!

Dec 16, 2011 12:30 PM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

I need to watch that movie Janice....I don't think I have ever watched the entire thing...just the middle or end but I sort of remember a parade.

Okay I really need to watch the movie now that you brought it up too Kathy. I have never watched 'It's a Wonderful Life' either!

It is like a mini Disney parade Kristine! I have been to both and Disney's is a little more extravagant but this one is pretty cool.

The light bulbs are a hoot Sally. People with these giant air bulbs lit up and you only see their feet! Even Disney doesn't have those.

You are welcome Brenda...it is colorful that is for sure!

I am jealous Randi....how fun!

You should make the trip down for it Vern. Watch for my post tomorrow for what to do when the parade is over.....

It is Roger, and tomorrow night is going to be warm besides.

Dec 16, 2011 12:37 PM
Ellen Caruso
Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty - Glen Head, NY

Shar, very DAZZLING! our NY Macy's parade is just full of hot air! LOL

Dec 16, 2011 02:02 PM
Shar Sitter
Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN
Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

Ha....it is full of hot air Ellen! Too funny. Our light bulbs are the only thing with hot air....

Dec 17, 2011 01:41 AM
Lisa Von Domek
Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX
....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Good morning Shar,

So festive - nothing beats the Christmas parade, the lights are just so pretty!

Dec 17, 2011 05:22 AM