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Your VIP Pass produces events around iconic New York City holiday and cultural celebrations: Fourth of July fireworks, Fashion Week, the Thanksgiving Day Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting. We are a full-service, experiential agency for groups and FIT clients. Our access to world-class cultural and entertainment institutions provides clients with sophisticated program content.
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ckralowetz
Houston, TX54 contributions
Nov 2021 • Family
Great way to experience the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! We enjoyed an excellent brunch at Angelina Paris NYC—food and service were perfect. Event ran from 8 am-noon. During brunch there was a magician, balloon artist, face painter and two dancers called Honey Taps. A TV was set up to view the pre-show and parade from inside. When the parade reached us we all went outside to watch. The street view was excellent. The waiters were available on the street for drinks or you could go back inside for drinks, food, restroom, face painting, etc. The sidewalk is blocked off for just the restaurant and a couple of other businesses on the street so it was not overly crowded for viewing the parade. If the weather had been really cold we would have had to go back and forth—inside to warm up and then back outside to watch—there was no real way to view the parade from inside the restaurant. Thankfully it was a beautiful day. VIP was excellent to work with and they even managed to fit in an extra person to our group about 2 weeks before the event.
Written November 26, 2021
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful and descriptive review! We are very glad the weather turned out great too -- must mostly so grateful that you decided to share your Thanksgiving day with us. We hope to see you again soon!
Written December 21, 2021
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smk222
Roanoke, VA5 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
The YVP brunch event at Quality Italian Steakhouse was better than I dared to dream! Our group included children 5 and 10 years old who would have been very tired and restless waiting hours on the street for the parade to start. Instead they were inside being treated to a beautiful, delicious meal and delightful entertainment right up until time for the parade to start. They can be fussy eaters but they loved the brunch, especially the nutella-filled French toast. We traveled from Virginia and I honestly reserved the event as insurance against miserable weather and the need for convenient bathrooms for little ones. Of course it met those needs but it was so perfect I would do it again for the experience even if I did not have small children's needs to be considered. Every aspect was first class!
We added the optional pre-hours tour at FAO Schwarz Friday morning which was equally delightful. I cannot recommend YVP highly enough!
We added the optional pre-hours tour at FAO Schwarz Friday morning which was equally delightful. I cannot recommend YVP highly enough!
Written December 2, 2022
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review detailing your experience with us! We are so happy the kids (and grown-ups) enjoyed the food, parade, and FAO Schwarz tour. That Nutella French toast is always a big hit! We hope to see you again soon. Happy Holidays!
Written December 6, 2022
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Tom W
12 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We booked the Quality Italian parade viewing brunch. I loved the way Lisa kept in communication. We originally booked general admission for five, but changed to a reserved table with no problems. The venue was perfect, the food good and plentiful, and the service was excellent. They had a magician, a face painter (which my granddaughter loved), and three of the Rockettes entertaining us. I highly recommend this event.
Written November 27, 2023
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We are so happy to hear that everything was just the way you would have hoped - It was so nice working with you! Really glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Quality Italian, the entertainment, and the outdoor parade viewing area. Feedback like yours is so helpful and we really appreciate it! Looking forward to seeing you next time! - Lisa
Written December 18, 2023
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MSM13018
Orlando, FL76 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
We came for the Macy’s day parade experience. The event was held in Quality Italian on 57th and sixth Avenue. While our entire family enjoyed the parade it was a poor value at best. $900 each for my wife and our two teenagers. That did NOT include a window view. The drinks were cheap Prosecco mimosas and premixed bloody Mary’s. The food was stale danishes, cheap breakfast meats including razor think bacon served cold, scrambled eggs served cold, store bought French toast bites that are better at McDonald’s, cheap sausage, and one signature dish from quality Italian that was a chicken parm and was okay but it was 8:30am. I estimate that food and beverage cost for all 4 of us could not have exceeded $100.. and we spent $4000.. they must have made a killing off the amount of people there..
Not sure their affiliation with Quality Italian but if I were the restaurant I would reconsider because my impression of the restaurant was also ruined. I will look for a better option if we go again.
I also have to mention that we were told to arrive at 7:30am and made to sit in the cold for 30 minutes which concluded with them funneling everyone in at once which was disorganized and poorly planned.
Not sure their affiliation with Quality Italian but if I were the restaurant I would reconsider because my impression of the restaurant was also ruined. I will look for a better option if we go again.
I also have to mention that we were told to arrive at 7:30am and made to sit in the cold for 30 minutes which concluded with them funneling everyone in at once which was disorganized and poorly planned.
Written November 25, 2022
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We are truly saddened by the disappointment you express in your review. Without having called it to your attention, your table was upgraded to our premium dining room where other guests paid more to have windows on both the 57th Street side and 6th Avenue. As I'm sure you might imagine, a lot of time and effort goes into planning an event as large as this one and as a small, female-owned business we take great pride in the details. You might also have noticed on your visit that prices in New York City are higher than in other areas of the country, particularly after the pandemic when many restaurants closed down and food costs have gone up. We are sorry you didn't enjoy the many food options such as the house-made Nutella French Toast & signature Chicken Parm pizza; your experience isn't consistent with our other guests so that is very disappointing as well. We request guests to arrive 30 minutes early as with a group of 250 people, it does take some time with everyone entering through the only door at the restaurant. We do hope you will reconsider joining us at another event in the future. I would be happy to personally assist you with choosing the right venue for you and your family and would love the opportunity to provide you with the experiences that we are known for. Thank you for your feedback.
Written December 6, 2022
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Melissa A
Youngstown, OH3 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
We enjoyed having access to restrooms and indoor seating/dining. The venue was oversold in our opinion, it was way too crowded. They also ran out of some of the food. The food was not great either, nor was the service. Our son enjoyed the face painting and balloons. He did not, however, enjoy the parade because we never had a clear view. He quickly lost interest for that reason. The patio of this venue was tiny and once people went outside there was no opportunity to see past them and they didn’t leave their spots. So, we opted for going out front of the restaurant which wasn’t better, just less crowded. There was a row of public viewers in front of us, along with a busy sidewalk of constant passersby and scaffolding. We never once had an unobstructed view of the parade, very disappointing! This was a very expensive and bucket list experience for most people I’m sure, so we walked away regretting our purchase. We likely could’ve stayed near our hotel, The Plaza, and had a better viewing experience.
Written December 12, 2022
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Lake Life State Of Mind
Windermere, FL3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We just got back from a magical four days in NYC for Thanksgiving. To say we had a trip of a lifetime would be an understatement. Our family of three, mom, dad and 20 year old son, are all still floating on cloud nine from our time in the city. Your VIP Pass organized a visit that was nothing less than a dream. From meeting and dining with cast members of a Broadway show to the perfect spot to view the Macy’s parade, every detail was thought about and executed perfectly. We can’t thank them enough for the trip we had and can’t wait to work with them in the future! We miss NYC already!
Written November 28, 2023
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Dear Tiffany - it was so wonderful working with you and your lovely family! It was really fun building a custom itinerary for you all for your visit; I'm glad to hear you all enjoyed it! Looking forward to seeing you all back here again soon :-) Happy Holidays! - Lisa
Written December 18, 2023
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Carly S
18 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
We did the VIP Macy’s day parade experience in the Macy’s building, which also included a private before they open FAO Schwartz toy store tour. It was an amazing day my parents, two teenagers and my husband and myself thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Not only was the parade awesome but we also got to meet one of the cast members from Hamilton who performed during the parade. there was plenty of food and drink and areas to watch the parade from above and TVs in the room. It’s definitely a bucket list trip for our family. I highly recommend Lesa and her team.
Written December 12, 2023
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Hi Carly - Thank you so very much for your thoughtful review and recommendation! It was such a pleasure meeting you and your family and working with you! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Macy's and the entertainment from Hamilton - isn't he the best?! :-) Thank you for making YVP part of your Thanksgiving in New York. We hope to see you again soon!
Written December 18, 2023
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tjb75718
Clermont, FL5 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Had fun and enjoyed being able to be inside before parade. Outside viewing area was good and nice to be able to have access to the restrooms. However the food was cold and really not good at all. Coffee was so strong and not drinkable. The cost for the experience is a bit high for what you get. You are paying for the outside viewing area and not having to deal with the big crowds.
Written December 13, 2023
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We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the private outdoor viewing area and our family-friendly entertainment before the parade! I'm sorry to hear that your food was not to your liking; this is the first feedback we've received about the food & coffee so I will address that directly with the restaurant. We know this is an investment for many of our guests because New York City can be expensive, especially during the holidays. We hope that being directly on the parade route without having to wait outside for hours along with the beautiful weather helped you make lasting memories! Thank you for your feedback!
Written December 18, 2023
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Mumbles99
9 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Lisa ran an amazing event for the Thanksgiving Day parade at Stella’s 34 Tretotia in Macys at Herald square. Food and staff were amazing and we had unbelievable Broadway entertainment. Specifically Thayne Jasperson from original cast of Hamilton(and still currently) and Matilda among others. He gave an amazing performance and encouraged sing alongs for those interested. The parade view was great and I could not recommend this more. Only stress was making sure we got to the checkpoint on time which was not a real issue if coming from west side. A couple of blocks of walking but well worth it. Instructions from Lisa along the way made it easy to plan and attend.
Written November 24, 2023
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Dear Ray - It was such a pleasure working with you and meeting your amazing family! We are so happy to hear that you loved your Thanksgiving parade viewing experience and how much you enjoyed hearing Thayne perform and meeting him! I am looking forward to seeing you all next year for the Tree Lighting! :-) Happy Holidays! - Lisa
Written December 18, 2023
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Daniel D
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
Lisa made this small town boys dream and his family come true. The Stella restaurant was so beautiful and crew there was so kind. They helped my handicap parents and made them feel so welcome. Thayne was amazing, singing with my mom amd teaching my son how to play the piano. The views of the parade were amazing. There is all kinds of holiday activities inside for every age group. We will always remember this event and this vacation. Thank You Lisa.
Written November 27, 2023
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Daniel, it was so very nice to meet you and your family on Thanksgiving! I truly enjoyed seeing you all so happy and the joyful experience you shared with Thayne! I love that your son and Mom got to sing with him, and entertain us all with Holiday songs after his performance. I hope to see you all again soon :-) Happy Holidays! - Lisa
Written December 18, 2023
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