The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, almost two years away from its 100th anniversary, is set to bring another year of joy with balloons, music, and festive cheer.
This year’s lineup is set to feature 22 floats, 17 character balloons, 15 heritage and novelty balloons, and more than 700 clowns, according to NBC, which broadcasts the event. In addition, the parade will showcase performances by several music stars, along with 11 marching bands and 10 performance groups.
Here’s everything you need to know about when this beloved tradition will take place this year, how to watch, and—if you’re curious—more about its history.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place on Thanksgiving Day, so in 2024, it will be held on Thursday, Nov. 28.
Additionally, the Countdown to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade special will air the night before Thanksgiving, on Nov. 27, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the festivities.
The parade starts at 8:30 a.m. in all time zones and runs for a full 3 ½ hours, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. An encore presentation will air at 2 p.m. ET/PT.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is held in New York. The parade begins on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and concludes at Macy’s Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street, which serves as both a stage and backdrop for performances.
