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The holiday season is officially underway! The 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade promises to be the biggest and brightest yet. With a dazzling array of giant balloons, vibrant floats, and captivating performances, this year’s parade is sure to amaze viewers of all ages.
Thousands of volunteers will come together to bring this iconic event to life, featuring beloved characters, talented marching bands, and renowned musical acts. As the parade winds its way through the streets of New York City, culminating in the arrival of Santa Claus, viewers can expect a festive spectacle that captures the spirit of the holidays.
On Thanksgiving Day at around 8:30 a.m. the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade commences on the west side of Central Park at 77th Street. The parade then continues down 6th Avenue towards Herald Square on 34thStreet, where the Macy’s department store is located. | Photo by newyorkcity.ca
2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Start Time
The 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the largest yet in all its history, will take place on Thursday, November 28 from 8:30 a.m. ET until noon.
Where to watch the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV and streaming
The 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air live on NBC and simulcast on Peacock, with an encore presentation on NBC at 2 p.m.
2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route map
The 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade route begins at West 77th Street and Central Park West, then travels south on Central Park West to Columbus Circle. From there, it turns east onto Central Park South and then south onto 6th Avenue, culminating at Macy’s Herald Square. Spectators can enjoy the festive atmosphere and watch the iconic balloons, floats, and marching bands from various designated public viewing areas along the route.
Find your spot to watch the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade along the 2.5-mile route of public viewing locations in the heart of New York City. | Photo by macys.com
Best viewing spots for the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
For the best view of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, head to Central Park West. The stretch between West 75th and West 61st Streets offers an optimal vantage point. Arrive early, ideally around 6 AM, to secure a prime spot. This early arrival will allow you to witness the parade’s start and avoid the crowds that gather towards the end of the route.
Once the initial part of the parade passes, shift your focus to Sixth Avenue. The section between West 59th and West 38th Streets is another excellent location to catch the festivities. Remember, the earlier you arrive, the better your viewing position will be.
2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade balloons
This year, six new featured balloons will make their debut:
- Minnie Mouse - NEW
- Extraordinary Noorah & The Elf on the Shelf - NEW
- Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse - NEW
- Goku from Dragon Ball - NEW
- Marshall from PAW Patrol - NEW
- Spider-Man - NEW
- Beagle Scout Snoopy
- Bluey
- Diary Of A Wimpy Kid
- Kung Fu Panda’s Po
- Monkey D. Luffy
- Opening Macy’s Stars
- Pikachu & Eevee
- The Pillsbury Doughboy
- Pumpkins
- Ronald McDonald
- Sinclair’s Dino
- Smokey Bear
- Snow Crystals
- SpongeBob SquarePants & Gary
- Stuart the Minion
- Tiptoe
2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloonicles
The parade will feature the debut of four new balloonicles:
- Bluey’s Grannies Car - NEW
- Cookie & Crouton - NEW
- Go Bowling - NEW
- Lox & Java Trycaloon - NEW
- Baby Dinos
- Mouse King
- Nutcracker
2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade floats
The parade will feature the debut of six new floats:
- Candy Cosmos by Haribo - NEW
- Dora’s Fantastical Rainforest by Nickelodeon & Paramount - NEW
- Magic Meets the Seas by Disney Cruise Line - NEW
- Pasta Knight by Rao’s Homemade - NEW
- Wednesday’s Feast by Netflix - NEW
- Wondrous World of Wildlife by Bronx Zoo - NEW
- 1-2-3 Sesame Street
- Big City Sheer
- Big Red Shoe Car
- Big Turkey Spectacular
- Birds of a Feather Stream Together
- The Brick-Changer
- Camp Snoopy
- Colossal Wave of Wonder
- Deck the Halls
- Fantasy Chocolate Factory
- Geoffrey’s Dazzling Dance Party
- Gift of Freedom
- Harvest in the Valley
- Heartwarming Holiday Countdown
- Macy’s Santaland Express
- Macy’s Winter Wonderland in Central Park
- Palace of Sweets
- Rocking Giraffe
- Rocking Horse
- Rocking Flamingo
- Rocking Lobster
- Rocking Moose
- Santa’s Sleigh
- SpongeBob SquarePants Garriage
- Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Tom Turkey
- Universal’s Merry Moment
- The Wondership
2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marching bands
The parade will feature 11 marching bands:
- Avon Marching Black & Gold
- The Carolina Band of The University of South Carolina
- East Tennessee State University Marching Buccaneers
- Flower Mound High School Marching Band
- The Lake Hamilton High School Marching Band—The Power Band of Arkansas
- Macy’s Great American Marching Band
- The Majestic Marching Cardinals of Jonesboro High School
- New York City Police Department Marching Band
- The Pride of West Virginia—The Mountaineer Marching Band
- Sioux Falls Lincoln High School “Patriot” Marching Band
- University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band
2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade performers
The parade will feature 28 performers:
- Alex Warren
- Ariana Madix
- Bishop Briggs
- Charli D’Amelio
- Chlöe
- Coco Jones
- Cole Escola
- Dan + Shay
- Dasha
- Idina Menzel
- Jennifer Hudson
- Jimmy Fallon & The Roots
- Joey McIntyre
- Kylie Cantrall
- Kylie Minogue
- Lea Salonga
- Liza Colón-Zayas
- Loud Luxury
- Natti Natasha
- New York Liberty & Ellie the Elephant
- Rachel Platten
- Roman Mejia
- Sebastián Yatra
- The Temptations
- Tiler Peck
- T-Pain
- Walker Hayes
- The War and Treaty
2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade clown crews
The parade will feature 28 clown crews:
- Alphabet Clowns
- Aviator Clowns
- Baseball All-Star Clowns
- Birthday Party Clowns
- Breakfast Clowns
- Camper Clowns
- Car Wash Clowns
- City Tourist Clowns
- Coconutty Clowns
- Corny-Copia Clowns
- Funny Bone Medical Team
- Funny Farm Clowns
- Funny Firefighter Brigade
- Funny Flurry Clowns
- Half-Baked Holiday Sweets
- Holiday Clowns
- Keystone Cops
- Macy’s Superheroes
- Malt Shop Clowns
- Nutty-Cracker Ballet Clowns
- Nutty Professor Einsteins & Wacky Graduates
- Photographer Clowns
- Santa’s Elfen Helpers
- Silly Seaside Clowns & Sailors
- Sleepy Clowns
- Toy Box Clowns
- Turkey Tech Players & Sports Fans
- Viking Clowns
2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade performance groups
The parade will feature 11 performance groups:
- AUM Dance Creations
- Black Haus Creative
- BOSS Kids
- Circus Vazquez
- Indigenous Enterprise
- Kilgore College Rangerettes
- La Fuerza Dance Company
- MOVE|NYC| Young Professionals Ensemble
- Riverdance 30-The New Generation
- Spirit of America Cheer
- Spirit of America Dance Stars
