Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024: Everything You Need to Know

Get ready for the 98th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, taking place on Thursday, November 28th, 2024, in New York City! This year's parade promises to be spectacular, featuring:

• 17 giant character balloons: Including new additions like Minnie Mouse, Goku, and a new Spider-Man!
• 22 floats: With exciting new designs from Disney Cruise Line, Netflix's "Wednesday," and more!
• 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, and 10 performance groups: A true spectacle of entertainment.

Parade Details

• Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM EST
• TV Channel: NBC
• Streaming: Peacock
• Start Location: West 77th Street and Central Park West
• Route: The parade travels down Central Park West, around Columbus Circle, down 6th Avenue to Macy's Herald Square on 34th Street.

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Where to Watch

Find a great viewing spot along the parade route! Popular choices include Central Park West (between 60th and 77th Streets), Central Park South, and 6th Avenue (between 38th Street and Central Park South). Note: Some areas, like the parade's starting point and parts of 34th Street, are restricted to the public.

New Additions

This year's parade includes some exciting new elements:

• New Balloons: Minnie Mouse, "Extraordinary Noorah" (Elf on the Shelf), Gabby from "Gabby’s Dollhouse," Goku from "Dragon Ball," Marshall from "Paw Patrol", and a new Spider-Man.
• New Floats: Designs from Disney Cruise Line, Haribo, "Wednesday," Universal Orlando Resorts, "Bluey," Nickelodeon and Paramount’s "Dora the Explorer", a Rao's-themed float and a Bronx Zoo's 125th anniversary float.

Get ready for a Thanksgiving Day celebration you won't forget!