It’s Almost Time! Here’s Everything to Know About the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Including How to Watch the Festivities from Home

Mar. 15, 2025

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The 98th annualMacy’s Thanksgiving Paradeis right around the corner!

Every year,over 3 million peoplegather in New York City to watch the spectacle, and nearly 30 million tuned in last year from the comfort of their homes, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. It’s a time-honored tradition filled with live performances, larger-than-life balloons and unforgettable floats.

The festive event, taking place on Nov. 28, begins with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and this year, actressAlison Briewill beholding the scissors.

“I feel like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is like definition monoculture,” theGLOWstar told PEOPLE in October 2024. “I can just picture the huge Snoopy balloon. It’s etched into my brain, [for] as long as I can remember. So, I’m so excited to be doing that.”

Here’s everything to know about the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, including what time it starts, how to watch and who’s performing.

When is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Tom Turkey float at the 93rd Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2019 in New York City.Ralph Bavaro/NBC via Getty

Ralph Bavaro/NBC via Getty

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place on Nov. 28, 2024.

Like in years past, the parade willstep off from West 77th Street and Central Park Westand make its way to Macy’s Herald Square via Sixth Avenue.

How can I watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb hosting Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in November 2023.ara Howe/NBC via Getty

ara Howe/NBC via Getty

For those busy prepping the turkey at that time, there will be an encore presentation of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade at 2 p.m. ET/PT.

Who will perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Idina Menzel performs with the Young Peoples Choir during the 93rd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, 2019 in New York City.John Lamparski/Getty

John Lamparski/Getty

The 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature a stellarlineup of performers.

Idina Menzelwill sing a song from her upcoming Broadway musicalRedwoodaboard theBronx Zoo’s “Wondrous World of Wildlife” float.

Meanwhile,T-Painwill perform on turkey brand Jennie-O’s float.

“I can’t wait to make my debut,” the rapper said in a statement, perCBS News. “I’ve got some surprises up my sleeve to help make it a happy turkey day and celebrate the start of the holiday season!”

In front of Macy’s iconic Herald Square flagship store,Jennifer Hudson,Kylie MinogueandBilly Porterare expected to wow the viewers with their vocals.

Other notable performers includeAriana Madix,Bishop Briggs,Charli D’Amelio,Chloe Bailey,Coco Jones,Dan + Shay,Dasha,Jimmy Fallon& the Roots andKylie Cantrall.

What floats will appear in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

The LEGO float at the 94th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, 2020 in New York City.Eugene Gologursky/Getty

Float masterJohn Cheneyand a team of over 30 others work tirelessly at the Macy’s Parade Studio in Moonachie, N.J., ahead of Thanksgiving to create out-of-this-world rolling masterpieces.

On Nov. 28, audiences will see new floats grace N.Y.C.’s famous streets.

Parade creative director Brendan Kennedy tookNBC’s Dylan Dreyerbehind the scenes at the Moonachie warehouse, where he shared the first looks of a Pasta Knight float from Rao’s Homemade and a super sweet Candy Cosmos float from Haribo that features a golden gummy bear in an astronaut suit.

During the interview, Dreyer also called out a few jaw-dropping material stats, revealing that 2,000 gallons of paint, 200 pounds of glitter and 300 pounds of confetti were used for the 2024 floats.

Meanwhile, Kennedy revealed toABC7 Eyewitness Newsthat it took over 100 hours to create Netflix’sWednesdayfloat, where, per usual, Wednesday Adams is up to no good.

“She’s playing a joke on her little brother, Pugsley, and sending him down the parade route in a sheet pan of rotten vegetables,” he quipped.

What balloons will appear in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

‘Paw Patrol’ balloon at the 97th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23, 2023 in New York City.James Devaney/Getty

James Devaney/Getty

There aren’t just more floats in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, there are more balloons, too!

Fans ofSpider-Manwill be happy to learn that the superhero, after a brief hiatus, will be making a comeback andMinnie Mousewill make her balloon debut alongside four other new character balloons, including Marshall fromPAW PatrolandGoku fromDragon Ball.

For those who are lifetime parade fans, Beagle Scout Snoopy, Ronald McDonald and the Pillsbury Doughboy will also be floating through the streets of Manhattan.

source: people.com