The 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will kick off in Manhattan on Thursday morning as the nation prepares for the premiere Turkey Day event.

This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – two years away from its 100th anniversary – will feature 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, 10 performance groups and more stars than can fit in a table.

The parade begins on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and ends at Macy’s Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street, which serves as a stage and backdrop for performances.

When is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place in New York City on Thursday, November 28, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

What time does the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade start?

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade starts at 8:30 am

How long is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade runs until noon on Thursday.

What channel will air the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

It will be on NBC, available with an antenna or through cable and satellite providers.

How to stream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

For wire cutters, the parade will be simulcast on Peacock with an encore broadcast beginning at 2:00 PM EST/PST. There will also be a Spanish-language simulcast on Telemundo.

Where does the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade start?

The parade starts at 8:30 a.m. at West 77th Street and Central Park West

What is the route of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

The parade starts on the Upper West Side at West 77th Street and Central Park West.

The balloons, floats and bands will then run along Central Park West from West 77th Street to West 59th Street. The route goes around Columbus Circle and east on Central Park South.

From Central Park South the parade heads onto 6th Avenue. The parade will walk down 6th Avenue to Macy’s Herald Square at West 34th Street.

What are the best places to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Spectators can watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade along much of the route.

Some places to check out are Central Park West between West 60th and West 77th Streets, Central Park South, or on 6th Avenue between West 38th Streets and Central Park South.

There are a few areas where public viewing is not allowed, including:

• West 77th Street and Central Park West (starting point)
• Central Park West between West 59th and West 60th Streets
• Columbus Circle
• 6th Avenue between West 34th and West 38th Streets
• West 34th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues

What are the new balloons?

There will be six new character balloons, including Minnie Mouse, “Extraordinary Noorah” featuring The Elf on the Shelf, Gabby from “Gabby’s Dollhouse,” Goku from “Dragon Ball,” Marshall from “Paw Patrol” and a new “Spider-Man.” “

What about new floats?

New floats include those from brands such as Disney Cruise Line, Haribo, Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’, ‘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. One new float will showcase food brand Rao’s, featuring a knight and dragon in battle, made with real pasta elements. Another will celebrate the Bronx Zoo’s 125th anniversary with images of a tiger, a giraffe, a zebra and a gorilla.