The 98th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will return on Nov. 28, that includes 22 massive balloons, 34 fabulous floats, 7 wheeled “balloonicles” and extra.
NBC’s “TODAY” present stars Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will once more host the 2024 parade.
What’s the parade route?
The parade begins on West 77th Street & Central Park West at 8:30 a.m. ET and ends at Macy’s Herald Square flagship retailer on thirty fourth Street at 12:00 p.m. ET.
There are 2.5 miles of designated public viewing areas alongside the 2024 route. Viewers are suggested to reach as early as 6:00 a.m. to snag the most effective spots.
The forecast for Thursday in New York City requires rain, so carry your ponchos!
- Central Park West: Great views could be discovered alongside Central Park West from West seventy fifth to West 61st Streets. There isn’t any public viewing on Central Park West between West 59th & West sixtieth Streets, although.
- sixth Avenue: The West 59th to West thirty eighth Street stretch holds the most effective views as shut as doable to the tip of the parade, however spectators ought to keep away from the world on sixth Avenue between West thirty fourth and West thirty eighth Street, the place viewing is proscribed.
How can it’s watched at residence?
The parade will air on NBC from 8:30 a.m. ET to 12:00 p.m. ET and simulcast on Peacock, with an encore presentation on NBC at 2:00 p.m. EST.
NBC and Peacock are owned by NBCUniversal, the guardian firm of NBC News.
Who is performing this yr?
28 thrilling entertainers, 11 musical marching bands, 28 clown crews and 11 efficiency teams shall be making appearances all through the parade’s virtually 4 hour length.
Stars like Jennifer Hudson, Lea Salonga, T-Pain, Rachel Platten, Idina Menzel, Dan + Shay and The Temptations will carry out, together with dancer and TikToker Charli D’Amelio and ballet stars Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia.
Members of WNBA champions the New York Liberty, together with mascot Ellie the Elephant, will even make appearances.
The better of Broadway will showcase their abilities, together with actors from musicals “Death Becomes Her,” “Hell’s Kitchen” and “The Outsiders.”
And to not be outdone, Santa Claus will spherical out the lineup on his well-known sleigh, the most important float within the parade at 60-feet lengthy, 22-feet broad and three 1/2 tales tall.
What’s new this yr?
Six new balloons have been confirmed for this yr’s parade, together with Minnie Mouse, Extraordinary Noorah & The Elf on the Shelf and an all-new Spider-Man balloon, impressed by comedian guide artist John Romita Sr.’s artwork.
Six new floats will even make their parade debut this yr, similar to “Candy Cosmos” by Haribo, “Pasta Knight” by Rao’s Homemade, “Wondrous World of Wildlife” by The Bronx Zoo, which is able to have fun the zoo’s animals and beloved displays, and “Wednesday’s Feast” by Netflix, that includes a likeness of Jenna Ortega from the hit present.
Three new “Balloonicles,” smaller balloons that wheel down the route connected to cycles, have been created as nicely.
How are the balloons ready for flight?
Catch a glimpse of Macy’s signature big character balloons being ready for his or her Thanksgiving Day flights on Wednesday on the Upper West Side.
From 1:00 p.m. EST to six:00 p.m. EST, members of the general public can take a behind-the-scenes take a look at parade preparation by coming into the queue at West 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue and touring as much as the Natural History Museum the place the balloons shall be blown up and on show.