By Ben VerbruggeShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberThe Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, based in New York, is one of the greatest traditions, kicking off this wonderful holiday celebration in style for the 99th time.
...How to Watch 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
- When: Thursday, November 27, 2025
- Time: 8:30 AM ET
- Live Stream: Peacock (watch now)
The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to New York City on Thursday, November 27, carrying on a tradition that stretches back nearly a century. The parade winds through a roughly 2.5-mile route from West 77th Street & Central Park West down to Macy’s flagship store at Herald Square. For those watching from home, it will air live on NBC, which you can stream on Peacock.
Expect a festive, larger-than-life show this year with dozens of giant character balloons, imaginative floats, marching bands, clown groups, and live musical performances. New for 2025 are giant balloons of beloved pop-culture icons, alongside returning favorites, plus new floats and spectacles promising a vibrant celebration of holiday spirit and family fun.
The show-stopping mix of pageantry, music, and nostalgia makes the Macy’s Parade a perfect kickoff to Thanksgiving Day, whether you’re bundled up on the streets of Manhattan or cozied up on your couch.
This is a great Thanksgiving event that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
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