I got your earlier comment about skipping the parade to do dinner. I hope you don't have to do that. Maybe you can make it into Manhattan early enough to make it a late lunch or early dinner, so you still have time to catch the parade? Either way, I definitely vote for going to an awesome vegetarian restaurant and having good food. :)

If for any reason you decide to come into New York a day early, no need to book an extra hotel room. You're welcome to stay here Tuesday night.