NEW YORK – Every year Macy’s holds a parade in New York City. The parade consists of giant balloons, floats, and great entertainers. This year will be the parade’s 98th birthday. Here are some other things you should know about the parade.
What time does the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade start?
On November 28th, it starts at 8:30 a.m., in all time zones.
What channel is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on?
It will be on NBC, available with an antenna or through cable and satellite providers.
What if I want to stream it?
For cord-cutters, the parade is being simulcast on Peacock and an encore telecast begins at 2 p.m. EST/PST. A Spanish language simulcast will also be on Telemundo.
What’s the weather going to be like?
Not bad— forecasts call for temperatures in the upper-40s with clouds and winds around 10 mph. New York City law prohibits Macy’s from flying full-size balloons if sustained winds exceed 23 mph or wind gusts are over 35 mph.
Who are some of the stars performing?
This year is better than ever. Grammy, Oscar, Emmy, and Tony-winner Jennifer Hudson will perform, as will global pop icon and Grammy-winner Kylie Minogue and Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner Billy Porter. Reality TV’s Ariana Madix, Broadway belter Idina Menzel, hip-hop’s T-Pain, members of the WNBA champions New York Liberty and country duo Dan & Shay. Other music performers include The War and Treaty, Lea Salonga, Loud Luxury, The Temptations, Chlöe, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, and Coco Jones. It will kick off with “Glow” actor Alison Brie cutting the ribbon.
Who will be hosting the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
For those watching on TV or computers, the trio of hosting stalwarts— Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker from “Today.” But this year might be more emotional since it could be Kotb’s last— her last official day at “Today” will be Jan. 10.
What are the new balloons?
There will be six new featured character balloons, including Minnie Mouse, “Extraordinary Noorah” with The Elf on the Shelf, Gabby from “Gabby’s Dollhouse,” Goku from ”Dragon Ball,” Marshall from “Paw Patrol” and a new “Spider-Man.”
What about new floats?
New floats include ones from brands like Disney Cruise Line, Haribo, “Wednesday” from Netflix,” Universal Orlando Resorts, and “The Grannies Car” from BBC Studios’ “Bluey.” Nickelodeon and Paramount’s “Dora the Explorer” will have both a float and a balloon. One new float will spotlight the Rao’s food brand, featuring a knight and a dragon in battle made with actual pasta elements. Another will celebrate The Bronx Zoo’s 125th anniversary with representations of a tiger, a giraffe, a zebra and a gorilla.
Is your state represented by any of the bands?
The marching bands will hail from Massachusetts, Indiana, Tennessee, Texas, Arkansas, South Dakota, Georgia, South Carolina, West Virginia and, naturally, New York.
Source: How to watch and stream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
