Guide to the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Performers, Schedule, and Locations

This year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature 22 floats and 17 character balloons, along with performances by music stars, marching bands, and performance groups. Minnie Mouse's 60-foot balloon debut is a highlight, with hosts Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker. The event, telecast by NBC, will span 3.5 hours from 8:30 a.m. to noon ET in all time zones, and be accessible on Peacock.

This year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, set to air on NBC and stream on Peacock, promises to be an extraordinary spectacle. With a diverse lineup of celebrities, musical performances, and festive floats, the parade aims to bring joy and holiday cheer to millions of viewers across the nation [1].

As the sun rises on Thanksgiving morning, the parade will commence at 8:30 a.m. ET, spanning an impressive 3.5 hours [1]. A host of familiar faces will lead the festivities, including Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker from NBC's "Today" show. Additionally, a Spanish language simulcast on Telemundo will be hosted by Carlos Adyan and Andrea Meza [1].

Among the stars set to appear are reality TV sensation Ariana Madix, Broadway legend Idina Menzel, and hip-hop artist T-Pain. Furthermore, performers such as The War and Treaty, Lea Salonga, Kylie Cantrall, The Temptations, Chlöe, Charli D'Amelio, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, Coco Jones, Walker Hayes, Rachel Platten, Bishop Briggs, Joey McIntyre, and Natti Natasha will take the stage [1].

In addition to these performers, the parade will feature a range of exciting floats. Notable inclusions are a 55-foot-tall (17-meter-tall) balloon of Gabby and Pandy Paws from the popular Netflix series "Gabby's Dollhouse" [1]. Another highlight is the debut of Minnie Mouse's 60-foot balloon [1].

The parade's executive producer, Will Coss, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating, "The work that we do, the opportunity to impact millions of people and bring a bit of joy for a couple of hours on Thanksgiving morning, is what motivates us every day" [1].

As the holiday season approaches, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade serves as a cherished tradition, uniting families and friends in celebration. With its impressive lineup of stars, musical performances, and festive floats, this year's parade is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

References:
[1] Associated Press. (2024, November 1). Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024: Stars, schedule, and balloons. Retrieved from https://apnews.com/article/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-2024-a9296caedf1cfed0f29ad5ce1bfaaec5