US EditionMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off in Manhattan
The 99th parade features 34 balloons, including new characters like Buzz Lightyear and Mario, plus 27 floats and performances by stars such as Cynthia Erivo and Busta Rhymes.
- On Thursday, Nov. 27 Macy's parade kicks off at 8:30 a.m. ET on Manhattan's Upper West Side, ending at Macy's Herald Square.
- Ahead of its 100th anniversary, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is expanding with new floats and a bigger lineup this year, executive producer Will Coss calls it the official kickoff to the holiday season.
- New balloons this year include Buzz Lightyear, Super Mario, PAC-MAN, Derpy Tiger and Sussie, with the 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade featuring 32 balloons, 27 floats and live acts by HUNTR/X, Radio City Rockettes and Ilia Malinin.
- Weather forecasts predict gusts between 25 mph and 30 mph, triggering safety thresholds under city law, and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said officials will decide Thursday morning if balloon adjustments are needed.
- More than 35 support staff will help run the spectacle, street closures begin at 7 a.m., and the parade lasts three and a half hours, ending at noon.
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Photos show new balloons joining the usual suspects in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday season kicked off Thursday with massive helium balloons floating through New York on Thanksgiving Day. Parade-goers who braved chilly temperatures were treated to new balloons depicting Buzz Lightyear, Nintendo’s Mario and Pac-Man.
4 Performers That Prove the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Is a Y2K Hip-Hop/R&B Lover’s Dream
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tends to be a pretty breezy time, with its massive, extravagant balloon designs and elaborate floats strolling through New York City with marching bands. Additionally, this extravaganza rolls out the red carpet for special guests and performers alike. It makes sense to bring in your typical pop acts, keep the vibes clean, etc. Or you’ll get some familiar faces from past decades to appeal to older viewers. Some …
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