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There’s no better way to ring in the holiday season than the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
This year’s event — the 99th edition — airs Nov. 27 on NBC and Peacock from 8:30 a.m. until noon in all time zones. If that’s too early, an encore presentation will air on NBC at 2:00 p.m. in all local areas.
The telecast will be hosted by “Today” veterans Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker, while Andrea Meza, Aleyda Ortiz and Clovis Nienow host the Spanish simulcast on Telemundo.
Those who can’t wait until Nov. 27 can tune in to the “Countdown to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” which airs live Nov. 26 at 8:00 p.m. on NBC.
As is tradition, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route will start on West 77th Street & Central Park West and end at Macy’s Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street in the heart of New York City.
Fans are expected to be lined up and down the 2.5 miles of the official parade route, but those watching at home will only see what’s happening outside of NYC Herald Square, where the cameras are set up.
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Those cameras are going to be very busy with all the entertainment happening around them.
This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade lineup features 34 balloons, 30 floats, 26 performers, 11 marching bands, four balloonicles, 33 clown crews, nine performance groups and 15 speciality units.
Who is performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
The parade will feature quite the star-studded lineup of musicians and performers to keep you and your family entertained on this special day.
That lineup, according to Macy’s, includes the likes of Busta Rhymes, Calum Scott, Ciara, Colbie Caillat, Drew Baldridge, Foreigner, Gavin DeGraw, Jewel, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Shaggy and Teyana Taylor.
EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters will make their daytime debut.
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Other performers include Christopher Jackson, Darlene Love, Debbie Gibson, Lauren Spencer Smith, Luisa Sonza, Matteo Bocelli, Meg Donnelly, Mickey Guyton, Mr. Fantasy, Roman Mejia, Russell Dickerson, Taylor Momsen and Tiler Peck.
Nikki DeLoach, U.S. Olympian Ilia Malinin, Kristoffer Polaha, U.S Paralympian Jack Wallace, and special correspondent Sean Evans will also make appearances, according to NBC.com.
Is Macy’s debuting any new floats or balloons this year?
The larger-than-life balloons are one of the biggest attractions at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
While kids will get to see a lot of their favorites, including Spider-Man, SpongeBob SquarePants and Gary, Pikachu and Eevee and Stuart the Minion, there are also a few that we haven’t seen before.
In fact, Macy’s has confirmed four new character balloons and six new floats in this year’s lineup.
Here’s a look at the four new character balloons:
- Buzz Lightyear by Pixar Animation Studios
- PAC-MAN by Bandai Namco Entertainment America, Inc.
- Shrek’s Onion Carriage from Universal Pictures’ DreamWorks Animation
- Mario by Nintendo
Here’s a look at the six new floats making their debut:
- The Land of Ice & Wonder by Holland America Line
- Brick-tastic Winter Mountain by The LEGO Group
- Master Chocolatier Ballroom by Lindt
- Upside Down Invasion: Stranger Things by Netflix
- Friends-giving in POPCITY by Pop Mart
- The Counting Sheep’s Dream Generator by Serta
Not only that, but Derby Tiger from Netflix’s “K-Pop Demon Hunters” will debut as a mid-sized balloon and Sussie — from the same movie — will debut as a balloonicle.
The three other balloonicles include Cheese of a Whimpy Kid by Abrams Books, Frost Pips by The LumiStella Company and Happy Hippo Triple Stack by Macy’s.
Other FAQs about the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the “most-watched entertainment program of the year,” per NBC.
According to Macy’s, the parade brings together more than 3.5 million people to the streets of New York City and another 50+ million viewers who tune in at home every year.
Whether you’re trying to figure out how to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, what time it starts or a little history about the annual event, we’ve got answers to all your questions down below.
What channel is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on?
The parade airs on NBC, but you can also stream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Peacock.
What time is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
The official telecast starts at 8:30 a.m. in all time zones, but an encore presentation starts at 2:00 p.m.
How long is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
The official parade route is 2.5 miles long, while the telecast runs for 3.5 hours and ends around noon.
Where is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place in New York City. It starts on West 77th Street & Central Park West and ends at Macy’s Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street.
Who is performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade performers include Busta Rhymes, Calum Scott, Ciara, Colbie Caillat, Drew Baldridge, Foreigner, Gavin DeGraw, Jewel, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Shaggy, Teyana Taylor, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, Christopher Jackson, Darlene Love, Debbie Gibson, Lauren Spencer Smith, Luisa Sonza, Matteo Bocelli, Meg Donnelly, Mickey Guyton, Mr. Fantasy, Roman Mejia, Russell Dickerson, Taylor Momsen and Tiler Peck.
When was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
The first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 27, 1924. It was originally called the Macy's Christmas Parade and featured live animals from the Central Park Zoo. The larger-than-life balloons didn’t debut until 1927.
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Whether you’re braving the New York City crowds or watching from the comfort of your couch, the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the ultimate kickoff to the holiday season.
So grab your coffee, cozy up under a blanket, and tune in — because there’s truly no better way to start Thanksgiving morning than with a front-row seat to one of America’s most cherished holiday traditions.
