The helium beast balloons are all set to capture the New York sky as the holiday season is going to start with Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. The skies and the streets of Manhattan are going to witness the biggest celebration of the year with almost 17 character balloons, 11 bands, 22 floats, more than 10 group performances, and 15 Novelty heritage as well. The first Macy Thanksgiving Day parade was held in November 1924 in which animals were also brought from Central Park Zoo as a symbol to boost the holiday. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade is a lovely tradition that makes people realize the holiday season is almost here.
Time, date, and place of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy’s 98th Thanksgiving Day Parade is returning on Thursday, 28 November 2024. It will hit West 77th Street and Central Park West at 8:30 a.m. ET and will end at 12:00 p.m. ET on the 34th Macy’s Herald Square Flagship Store Street.
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How can one watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Viewers can enjoy Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on the official broadcast partner of Macy which is NBC, at 8:30 a.m. Since 1952 NBC has been the official broadcast partner of Macy. Viewers can also watch it on Peacock and the encore telecast at 2 p.m. ET. However Spanish viewers can watch the parade on Telemundo with a Spanish language simulcast. The visually impaired viewers can enjoy the parade on the SAP( secondary audio program) channel with special audio narration. The Thanksgiving parade will be hosted by Savannah Guthrie, AI Roker, and Hoda Kotb, it will be an honor for them to host a parade that has been a tradition since 1924.
Who is going to perform in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade?
Along with various musical brands and dance groups, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter and Kylie Minogue will still show with their electrifying performance. The two well known singers Idina Menzel and Cynthia Erivo will also make their appearance in the Thanksgiving parade. The Radio City Rockettes and various Broadway Shows will also show their talent in the Thanksgiving day parade.
Number of Floats in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
This year Minnie Mouse will join the parade with 60 feet towering, Smokey Bear, Spider-Man, Beagle Scout Snoopy, and Ronald McDonald will also join her, as it is her first appearance in the parade in a decade.
Conclusion
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade is a tradition that is followed every year, but during the Second World War, it was canceled as rubber and other materials were needed in the world war. The 100th parade is going to be held in 2026 and will be more grand than this time.
