Discover the Lineup of Floating Balloons at the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to take place on Thursday, November 27, starting at 8:30 a.m. ET. This iconic event will mark the beginning of the holiday season as it celebrates nearly a century of festive tradition.
What to Expect at the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The parade will feature an impressive array of attractions, including:
- 32 large character balloons
- 3 balloonicles
- 27 floats
- 4 specialty units
- 33 clown groups
- 11 marching bands
- Various musical performances
Along with thrilling performances, the event will culminate in the arrival of Santa Claus, signaling the start of the holiday festivities.
New Additions for 2025
This year welcomes several new features:
- Seven new floats, including:
- The Counting Sheep’s Dream Generator by Serta
- Friends-giving in POPCITY themed float featuring Labubu and other characters
- Upside Down Invasion from Stranger Things
- LEGO’s Brick-tastic Winter Mountain
- The Land of Glaciers, Wildlife & Wonder by Holland America Line
- Master Chocolatier Ballroom by Lindt
- The Littlest Float by Goldfish
- Five new balloon characters including:
- Buzz Lightyear by Pixar
- PAC-MAN by Bandai Namco
- Shrek’s Onion Carriage by DreamWorks
- Mario by Nintendo
Returning Highlights
Alongside the new features, many beloved elements will return:
- Returning giant balloons include:
- Snoopy
- Minnie Mouse
- Pikachu & Eevee
- Spider-Man
- SpongeBob SquarePants
- Popular floats such as:
- 1-2-3 Sesame Street
- Big Turkey Spectacular
- Magic Meets the Seas
Star-Studded Performances
This year’s parade will feature performances from a variety of stars, including:
- Cynthia Erivo, who will open the parade
- Lainey Wilson
- Other artists like Colbie Caillat, Ciara, and Foreigner
Television personalities Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker will host the live telecast.
Viewing Options
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be broadcast live on NBC, starting at 8:30 a.m. across all time zones. It will also stream on Peacock and Fubo, with an encore airing at 2 p.m. ET/PT.
This highly anticipated event promises to provide unforgettable moments for millions of viewers, both in New York City and across the country.
