Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Nov 27, 2025
Description
One of New York City’s most famous events and the kickoff to the holiday season, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade typically draws millions of live spectators and more than 50 million home viewers. Watch as giant balloons of your favorite pop-culture characters take over the skies while singers and Broadway performers and floats follow the route from Central Park West to Herald Square. The parade concludes with a visit from Santa, who heralds the Christmas season.
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