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Conan Gray, Lainey Wilson and 'KPop Demon Hunters' at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. What to Know

The parade features 34 balloons, 28 floats, 11 marching bands, and stars like Conan Gray and Lainey Wilson to celebrate cultural milestones and holiday kickoff.

  • This year, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade starts at 8:30 a.m. Eastern from Manhattan's Upper West Side to Macy's Herald Square, staging a rain-or-shine procession with 34 balloons and 28 floats.
  • This year, cultural hits like Labubu will fill the streets as Pop Mart debuts its first float, and `KPop Demon Hunters` characters Derpy Tiger and Sussie appear in the sky, reflecting new character entries.
  • Conan Gray and Lainey Wilson will perform, and `Wicked` star Cynthia Erivo will kick off the moving show, joined by Ciara, Foreigner, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang and Busta Rhymes.
  • For viewers, the parade will air on NBC with antenna, cable, and satellite access, simulcast on Peacock with a 2 p.m. EST/PST encore, and carried in Spanish on Telemundo after last year drew more than 31 million viewers.
  • Forecasts predict a high of 48 degrees with winds up to 13 mph, and New York City law bars full-size balloons if sustained winds exceed 23 mph or gusts top 35 mph.
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Conan Gray, Lainey Wilson and 'KPop Demon Hunters' at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. What to know

Here are some key things to know about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and how to watch it.

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The Herald-Dispatch broke the news in on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
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