The 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is here, bringing joy, music, and dazzling new floats to New York City to kick off the holiday season!
Highlights of This Year’s Parade
This year’s event will feature:
- 17 giant character balloons
- 22 floats
- 15 heritage and novelty inflatables
- 11 marching bands
- 10 musical performance groups
- Over 700 clowns
With over 3.5 million spectators expected in New York City and 50+ million viewers tuning in at home, this cherished tradition wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of thousands of volunteers.
“Today” show hosts Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker will once again lead the festivities.
When Is the Parade?
The parade takes place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.
- Time: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in all time zones
- Encore broadcast: 2:00 p.m. ET/PT
How to Watch and Stream
- TV Broadcast: Tune in to NBC.
- Livestream: Available on Peacock and platforms like Hulu Live, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, and YouTube TV.
- Spanish Coverage: Watch on Telemundo with hosts Carlos Adyan and Andrea Meza.
Parade Route and Viewing Tips
The 2.5-mile route starts at West 77th Street and Central Park West and concludes at Macy’s Herald Square. Key landmarks include:
- Columbus Circle
- Central Park South
- Sixth Avenue
In-person Viewing Tips:
- Arrive by 6:00 a.m. for prime spots.
- Avoid Sixth Avenue between 34th–38th Streets and West 34th Street between Sixth–Seventh Avenues due to limited visibility from national broadcasts.
Performers and Guests
The parade will feature a star-studded lineup, including:
- Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue, Billy Porter, T-Pain, Ariana Madix, Idina Menzel, Jimmy Fallon & the Roots, Dan + Shay, and more.
- Special appearances by Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bennett, and Liza Colón-Zayas.
- Performances from Broadway shows like Death Becomes Her, Hell’s Kitchen, and The Outsiders.
- A signature appearance by the Radio City Rockettes.
Alison Brie will cut the ribbon to officially start the celebration.
New Floats in 2024
Look out for these exciting new additions:
- The Addams Family (inspired by Netflix’s “Wednesday”)
- The Bronx Zoo’s Wild Denizens
- Rao’s Pasta Knight
- Nickelodeon’s Dara’s Fantastical Rainforest
- Disney Cruise Line’s Magic Meets the Seas
- Haribo’s Candy Cosmos
- The Go Bowling float
Get ready for a day filled with spectacle, music, and holiday spirit as Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade ushers in the festive season!
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