macy's thanksgiving day parade

NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino takes you through the behind-the-scenes prep for the new floats and balloons for the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Have you ever wondered how the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade began? Join NBC New York’s Jennifer Vázquez on a historical dive of the beloved event. 

The show must go on and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will go on rain or shine, Macy’s tells NBC New York. The parade is scheduled for Thursday in New York City and unfortunately, the forecast looks rainy. The good news is winds are expected to be less than 10 miles an hour, which would mean the balloons could...

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New Yorkers heading to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday will unfortunately need to bring rain gear with them, according to the latest Storm Team 4 forecast. Rain is expected during the parade, but the good news is winds are expected to be less than 10 miles an hour, which would mean the balloons could fly. The Thanksgiving Day…

If you think Thanksgiving feels later than usual in 2024, you are not alone. Thanksgiving Day in 2024 is falling on the last possible date the holiday could be in November. Thanksgiving always falls on the fourth Thursday in November, but this year, it’s coming on the last week of the month. The earliest possible date for Thanksgiving any year…

The giant balloons may be flying at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but the stars will be on street. Organizers revealed Thursday that actor-singer Jennifer Hudson, dance music icon Kylie Minogue and Broadway and “Pose” star Billy Porter will all perform, an upping of the star wattage over previous years. The trio will be in front of Macy’s iconic Herald Square flagship store, while also...

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An eclectic group of stars — including 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 — will feature in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Here are some of the highlights of the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons.

NBC 4’s Andrew Siff reports.

Excitement is in the air as the massive balloons for Macy’s Thanksgiving parade inflate tonight. Melissa Colorado reporting.

NBC New York’s Kay Angrum was live as volunteers inflated balloons for the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Everyone’s favorite parade balloons are getting inflated Wednesday afternoon on the Upper West Side. Macy’s Balloon Inflation Celebration is taking place 12 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday. Sixteen featured helium balloons and 32 novelty and heritage balloons will be prepped for their big flight on Thanksgiving Day. The public can only enter the event at 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue….

Snoopy and Santa are getting ready for the annual trip to Herald Square! The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place on Thursday at 8:30 a.m., an earlier start time than usual. This year’s parade will be the 97th edition of the popular event that includes balloons, floats, and performances. The parade will start at West 77th Street and...

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air live on NBC, Telemundo and Peacock.

NBC New York got a first look at the new Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade floats ahead of the big event on Thursday, Nov. 23.

Crews are putting final touches on the floats for this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Gus Rosendale reports.