Hakim Ali

Thanksgiving is finally here, and it's time to kick off the holiday season. The day is usually filled with a delicious turkey dinner, spending time with loved ones and expressing what you're grateful for, but there's one more tradition that has spanned almost 100 years. That's right, we're talking about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

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Now heading into its 98th year, the annual programming is the perfect way to start the most wonderful time of the year. The route goes from Central Park to the Macy's flagship store on 34th Street in New York City, and millions of people go to see the epic balloons and memorable performances from musical guests in real time. What's more, NBC airs the special live every year, making it accessible to anyone who can't make it to the spectacle themselves.

With an event that's been going on for so many years, it's easy to see why so many people gravitate toward the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here's everything to know about this year's lineup:

Folks will want to pay attention to this piece of news, since this will affect when you start watching the annual spectacle. Just like last year, the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will air from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock in all time zones. It's worth noting that this is a half hour earlier than the 9 a.m. start time of prior years.

The 98th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will return on Nov. 28, featuring 22 big balloons, 34 fabulous floats, 7 wheeled "balloonicles" and more.

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NBC’s "TODAY" show stars Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will again host the 2024 parade.
What's the parade route?

The parade begins on West 77th Street & Central Park West at 8:30 a.m. ET and ends at Macy’s Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street at 12:00 p.m. ET.

There are 2.5 miles of designated public viewing areas along the 2024 route. Viewers are advised to arrive as early as 6:00 a.m. to snag the best spots.

The forecast for Thursday in New York City calls for rain, so bring your ponchos!

    Central Park West: Great views can be found along Central Park West from West 75th to West 61st Streets. There is no public viewing on Central Park West between West 59th & West 60th Streets, though.
    6th Avenue: The West 59th to West 38th Street stretch holds the best views as close as possible to the end of the parade, but spectators should avoid the area on 6th Avenue between West 34th and West 38th Street, where viewing is limited.

How can it be watched at home?

The parade will air on NBC from 8:30 a.m. ET to 12:00 p.m. ET and simulcast on Peacock, with an encore presentation on NBC at 2:00 p.m. EST.

NBC and Peacock are owned by NBCUniversal, the parent company of NBC News.
Who is performing this year?

28 exciting entertainers, 11 musical marching bands, 28 clown crews and 11 performance groups will be making appearances throughout the parade's almost four hour duration.

Stars like Jennifer Hudson, Lea Salonga, T-Pain, Rachel Platten, Idina Menzel, Dan + Shay and The Temptations will perform, along with dancer and TikToker Charli D’Amelio and ballet stars Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia.

Members of WNBA champions the New York Liberty, along with mascot Ellie the Elephant, will also make appearances.

The best of Broadway will showcase their skills, including actors from musicals "Death Becomes Her," "Hell’s Kitchen" and "The Outsiders."

And not to be outdone, Santa Claus will round out the lineup on his famous sleigh, the largest float in the parade at 60-feet long, 22-feet wide and 3 1/2 stories tall.

NEW YORK (AP) — A eclectic group of stars — including reality TV’s Ariana Madix, Broadway belter Idina Menzel, hip-hop’s T-Pain, members of the WNBA champions New York Liberty and country duo Dan + Shay — will feature in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Music performers The War and Treaty, Lea Salonga, Kylie Cantrall, The Temptations, Chlöe, Charli D’Amelio, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, Coco Jones, Walker Hayes, Rachel Platten, Bishop Briggs, Joey McIntyre, Natti Natasha and ballet dancers Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia, are also slated to perform. The Associated Press got the list early.

The holiday tradition will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 28 in all time zones and will be kicked off by actor Alison Brie, the “Glow” star currently starring in Peacock’s “Apples Never Fall.”

This year’s parade will feature 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns and 10 performance groups.

The parade airs on NBC and streams on Peacock. Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker from “Today” will host and a Spanish language simulcast on Telemundo will be hosted by Carlos Adyan and Andrea Meza.

There will be six new featured character balloons, including Minnie Mouse, Extraordinary Noorah” with The Elf on the Shelf, “Gabby’s Dollhouse,” “Goku” and “Spider-Man.”

The “Gabby’s Dollhouse” float will include a 55-foot-tall (17-meter-tall) balloon featuring Gabby and Pandy Paws that will have 10 different shades of pink.

“As a little girl growing up in New Jersey, the Thanksgiving Day parade was what you always tuned into and the balloons were, of course, the best part,” says Traci Paige Johnson, the co-creator of “Gabby’s Dollhouse” with Jennifer Twomey.

“That little 7-year-old girl in me is just like, ‘Oh my God!’ — something from your brain that you created that all the world watches floating down New York City is just absolutely incredible.”

She and Twomey, who also produced “Blue’s Clues,” are the rare creators who get to celebrate having a second balloon in the parade. Johnson advises watchers this time to look for all the hidden cats in Gabby’s sneakers and costume.

The Macy’s parade has been a traditional holiday season kickoff and spectators line-up a half-dozen deep along the route to cheer the floats, entertainers and marching bands. The parade has lately asked icons to be the last guest before Santa, with last year Cher fitting the bill. This year’s headliner will be revealed later.

Broadway will be represented by performances from “Death Becomes Her,” “Hell’s Kitchen” and “The Outsiders,” as well as the iconic Radio City Rockettes and “Riverdance” dancers.

New floats include ones from brands like Disney Cruise Line, Haribo, “Wednesday” from Netflix,” Universal Orlando Resorts and “The Grannies Car” from BBC Studios’ “Bluey.” Nickelodeon and Paramount’s “Dora the Explorer” will have both a float and a balloon.
The work that we do, the opportunity to impact millions of people and bring a bit of joy for a couple of hours on Thanksgiving morning, is what motivates us every day,” Will Coss, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade executive producer, said in an interview.

 UPDATE: EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson, Grammy winner Kylie Minogue and Tony, Grammy and Emmy winner Billy Porter have joined the roster of performers for the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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The Parade also will feature appearances by Tony, Emmy, Grammy, and 2X Oscar Nominee Cynthia Erivo, and Cole Escola. Additionally, for the first time, choreographer Shay Latukolan has come on board to choreograph dance performances for the arrivals of Tom Turkey and Santa Claus, and more.

NBC‘s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to air live Thursday, Nov. 28 from from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. ET/PT. It will also simulstream on Peacock and have an encore on NBC at 2 p.m. ET/PT.  


: It’s that time of year again. NBC’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to air live Thursday, Nov. 28 from from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. ET/PT. The parade, which begins on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and ends at Macy’s Herald Square flagship store, will also simulstream on Peacock and have an encore on NBC at 2 p.m. ET/PT. 

The holiday season is finally here, which means plenty of festive tunes and movies, along with anticipated annual events like the lighting of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree, and of course, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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This year marks the 98th Macy’s Parade, which will be its largest yet, with more than 5,000 volunteers, 17 featured character balloons, 22 floats, 15 heritage and novelty balloons, more than 700 clowns, 11 marching bands, 10 performance groups, and performances by some of today's biggest music stars. All leading to the arrival of Santa Claus to close out the celebration — officially kicking off the holiday season.

“The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is second to none when it comes to world-class entertainment during the holiday season,” Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events and Specials, NBCUniversal Media Group, said in a statement. “It’s truly an honor to bring such an iconic event to our viewers year after year and partake in one of the country’s most beloved traditions.”

The 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air on NBC from 8:30 a.m. until noon on Thursday, November 28. The parade begins on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and ends at Macy’s Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street. It will also simulcast on Peacock, with an encore presentation on NBC at 2 p.m.

Who is hosting the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

TODAY's Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker will host this year's parade.
Who is performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

The 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature performances from Bishop Briggs, Kylie Cantrall, Chlöe, Dan + Shay, Dasha, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Host Jimmy Fallon and the show's house band, The Roots, Coco Jones, Walker Hayes, Ariana Madix, Joey McIntyre, Idina Menzel, Natti Natasha, T-Pain, Rachel Platten, Lea Salonga, The Temptations, The War and Treaty, Alex Warren, and Sebastián Yatra. Dancer Charli D’Amelio will also perform, as well as ballet dancers Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia.

Stars Jonathan Bennett, Liza Colón-Zayas, Tom Kenny, and Ginna Claire Mason will be making appearances, along with members of WNBA Champions New York Liberty with Ellie the Elephant. Actress Alison Brie will cut the ribbon, kicking off this year's parade festivities.

New performers for the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade were announced on Thursday, November 14. They include Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue, Billy Porter, and Loud Luxury.

Cynthia Erivo and Cole Escola will make appearances as well.

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Who are the Broadway performers at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year?

As always, the annual broadcast will feature performances from the best of Broadway in 2024 including musicals Death Becomes Her, Hell’s Kitchen, and The Outsiders, as well as the iconic Radio City Rockettes.
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade balloons 2024

This year, six new featured balloons will make their debut, including:

    Minnie Mouse
    Extraordinary Noorah & The Elf on the Shelf
    Gabby from Gabby's Dollhouse
    Goku from Dragon Ball
    Marshall from PAW Patrol
    Spider-Man

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade new floats 2024

The parade will feature the debut of six new floats:

    Candy Cosmos by Haribo
    Dora’s Fantastical Rainforest by Nickelodeon & Paramount
    Magic Meets the Seas by Disney Cruise Line
    Pasta Knight by Rao’s Homemade
    Masterfeast by Netflix
    Wondrous World of Wildlife by Bronx Zoo.