Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Central Park West & 77th Street

See it live in NYC, starting right outside of Central Park!

The 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be the largest yet, and will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 12 Noon, EST. It will air on NBC at this time and also simulcast on Peacock, with an encore presentation on NBC at 2 PM, EST.

Parade Lineup

This year's lineup will feature 34 balloons, 28 floats, 4 balloonicles, 33 clown crews, 14 specialty units, 26 performers, 11 marching bands, 9 performance groups, and more!

See the full lineup here as it unfolds.

Parade Route

The parade begins on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and ends at Macy’s Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street.

There are 2.5 miles of designated public viewing areas along the parade route:

  • Starting Point: W. 77th Street & Central Park West 
  • From Central Park West: Parade marches south down Central Park West for 18 blocks to Columbus Circle.
  • From Columbus Circle: Parade turns onto Central Park South and heads east to 6th Avenue.
  • From Central Park South & 6th Avenue: Parade turns onto 6th Avenue and heads south to 34th Street.
  • 6th Avenue: Parade marches south down 6th Avenue for 25 blocks to 34th Street.
  • 34th Street: Parade turns west onto 34th Street to 7th Avenue.
  • Ending Point: Macy's Herald Square at 34th Street & 7th Avenue

Best Spots for Watching the Parade

The best place to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is along Central Park West near the start of the parade route. This area, between West 75th Street and West 61st Street, offers prime viewing and helps you avoid the heavy crowds toward the parade’s end. It’s important to arrive early—around 6 AM—to secure a good spot.

After the parade passes Central Park West, the next best viewing area is along 6th Avenue between West 59th Street and West 38th Street. These locations provide excellent vantage points while helping you avoid the congestion that builds closer to Macy’s Herald Square at the parade’s conclusion.

Following these tips will give you a more enjoyable and less chaotic experience watching this iconic holiday event.

Areas To Avoid: No Public Viewing

The following areas are either restricted for public viewing, or limited by the national television broadcast, so make sure to steer clear of these locations:

  • Central Park West & W. 77th Street
  • Central Park West between W. 60th & W. 59th Streets
  • Central Park South between Columbus Circle & 6th Avenue
  • 6th Avenue between W. 38th & W. 34th Streets
  • W. 34th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues

Planning Ahead: Road and Street Closures

Check here for information about Thanksgiving Day Parade street closures.

Parade Hosts

Hosts are Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker.

Parade Performances

The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade features a star-studded lineup of musical artists, Broadway productions, dance groups, and special guests:

  • Cynthia Erivo, Lainey Wilson, Foreigner, Ciara, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Busta Rhymes, Shaggy, Mickey Guyton, Teyana Taylor, Matteo Bocelli, Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, Christopher Jackson, Lauren Spencer Smith, Calum Scott, Jewel, Debbie Gibson, Meg Donnelly, Taylor Momsen, Mr. Fantasy, Darlene Love, Drew Baldridge, Luísa Sonza, Roman Mejia, and Tiler Peck.
  • Broadway productions: Buena Vista Social Club, Just in Time, Ragtime, and appearances by the Radio City Rockettes.
  • KPop Demon Hunters’ HUNTR/X (EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI) perform alongside marching bands, dance groups like Ronald K. Brown / EVIDENCE, Native Pride Productions, and Spirit of America Cheer and Dance Stars.
  • The parade also includes special appearances from Nikki DeLoach, U.S. Olympian Ilia Malinin, Kristoffer Polaha, U.S Paralympian Jack Wallace, and Sean Evans.

New Parade Floats and Balloons

The 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature seven new floats:

  • The Land of Glaciers, Wildlife & Wonder by Holland America Line
  • Brick-tastic Winter Mountain by The LEGO Group
  • Master Chocolatier Ballroom by Lindt
  • Upside Down Invasion: Stranger Things by Netflix
  • Friends-giving in POPCITY by Pop Mart (makers of Labubu)
  • The Counting Sheep's Dream Generator by Serta
  • The Littlest Float from Goldfish, the tiniest float in the parade

Info

Kids & Family