SuzySaid - Fairfield, CT Edition

It'll be a gigantic weekend in Stamford when the UBS Parade Spectacular marches through town.  You don't have to travel into New York City on Thanksgiving to see the crowd pleasing giant balloons, they'll be on display in downtown Stamford.

When: Sunday, November 20th, at 12 Noon
The parade route starts on Summer Street at Hoyt and ends on Atlantic Street.  Get there early for best viewing seats.

Can't make the parade?  Get a backstage look at the balloons as they come to life during the Balloon Inflation Party on Saturday.  Music, parade talent and costumed characters will greet and delight spectators.

When: Saturday, November 19th, 3-6 PM
Summer & Hoyt Streets

Giant Balloons include:
-Big Bird
-Billy Blazes
-Bob the Builder
-CatintheHat
-Clifford the Big Red Dog
-Cookie Monster
-Elmo
-Fred Flintstone
-Garfield
-Hagar the Horrible
-Kermit
-Maiden London
-Miss Piggy
-Mr. Potato Head
-Oscar the Grouch
-Paddington Bear
-Popeye
-Scooby-Doo
-Smurfette
-Super Grover
-The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Arrive By Train:
Metro North trains running between New Haven & Grand Central Station make several stops each hour at the Stamford Transportation Center. The parade route is just a 5 minute walk from the Transportation Center.

By Car:
I-95 North or South, take Exit 7 or 8.  Follow signs to parking.
Merritt Parkway Northbound or Southbound take exit 34 or 35.  Follow signs to parking.
Parking is available at Landmark Square, Stamford Town Center, Stamford Government Center, Bell & Bedford Street Garages as well as several other convenient lots downtown.  

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