Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024: Event Details, Performers, and Watching Guide

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns for its 98th year on Thursday, November 28, 2024. The parade kicks off at 8:30 AM and lasts until noon. It starts at West 77th Street and Central Park West, ending at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City.

The parade draws an average of 3.5 million spectators on the streets and over 50 million viewers on NBC-TV and Peacock. A Spanish-language simulcast will be available on Telemundo. An encore presentation airs on NBC at 2 PM.

Highlights of the 2024 Parade

• Parade Features:

  • 22 floats
  • 17 large character balloons, including Minnie Mouse and Spider-Man
  • 15 heritage and novelty balloons
  • Over 700 clowns
  • 11 marching bands
  • 10 performance groups
• Performers:
  • Jennifer Hudson
  • Kylie Minogue
  • Billy Porter
  • Broadway casts of Death Becomes Her, Hell’s Kitchen, and The Outsiders
  • Radio City Rockettes

Acclaimed actress Alison Brie will cut the ribbon to start the festivities. Many stars will join the event, including Bishop Briggs, Dan + Shay, Idina Menzel, and JoJo Siwa.

Choreographer Shay Latukolan will create dance performances for three floats and the arrivals of Tom Turkey and Santa Claus. Santa will close the parade, spreading joy from his sleigh.

How to Watch

The parade can be seen live on NBC-TV, Peacock, and Telemundo. Don’t miss this festive celebration that marks the start of the holiday season.