We don’t know about you, but we’re officially counting down the days until Thanksgiving. It’s one of our favorite holidays of the year, bringing family together for food, football, and fun. Many Americans start the day with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The 99th annual parade will travel through Manhattan on Thanksgiving morning. It will end at 34th Street and Seventh Avenue in front of Macy’s flagship location in Herald Square. The department store shared this year’s parade lineup, and it’s amazing. We promise, it’s going to be one of the best we can remember in quite some time.
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This Year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Will Feature Fan Favorites
Macy’s announced this year’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will include 34 balloons, 29 floats, 26 performers, 11 marching bands, four balloonicles, 22 clowns, 9 performance groups, and 15 specialty units.
We’ll have a chance to watch performances by Busta Rhymes, Debbie Gibson, Foreigner, KPop Demon Hunters, Taylor Momsen, and more.
According to Macy’s, approximately 3.5 million people will watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live in New York City. An additional 31 million will watch the parade on television and streaming. On Thanksgiving eve, Macy’s anticipates 1 million people to attend the Macy’s Balloon Inflation.
“Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the official kickoff to the holiday season and has been part of the nation’s stories and traditions for generations,” Will Coss, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade executive producer, shared in a news release. “The most wonderful stories start at the Parade. On Thanksgiving morning, larger-than-life character balloons, awe-inspiring floats, and showstopping performances will create unforgettable moments and lasting holiday memories for millions of spectators in New York City and across the country.”
NBC is proud to be a part of the parade again this year. Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker will serve as hosts.
“Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings families together like nothing else on television and continues a beloved tradition for millions,” Jen Neal, executive vice president, Live Events and Specials, NBCUniversal Entertainment, shared. “We’re proud of our longstanding partnership with Macy’s and look forward to working with them to produce a spectacular Parade that we know so many people love and cherish.”
This story’s featured image is by NYC Russ via Shutterstock.
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