It wouldn’t feel like the holidays without the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! The annual tradition will return for its 99th edition on Thursday morning.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade always rings in a joyous and exciting time of year with extravagant floats, ensembles and antics. This year will be no different — viewers can expect an impressive lineup of singers, marching bands and even Santa Claus himself.
From “Wicked” stars to country singers, this year’s show will have something for the entire family.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, including TV and streaming options for the annual event.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade start time 2025
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 27
- Time: 8:30 a.m. ET (live) | 2 p.m. ET (encore)
The 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air nationally on Thursday, Nov. 27, beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET, with the live broadcast set to run until noon ET. There will be an encore presentation beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025 TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: Peacock
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air on NBC. Cord-cutters can watch the celebration on Peacock.
Peacock‘s sports programming features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, Olympic and Paralympic Games, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, Premier League soccer, golf and more.
Macy’s Parade hosts 2025
The “Today” show’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will return to host the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Macy’s Parade performers 2025
“Wicked: For Good” star Cynthia Erivo will kick off the broadcast with an electric opening number, and country singer Lainey Wilson will continue the fun in front of Macy’s in Midtown Manhattan’s Herald Square.
K-Pop stars EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI will perform in front of Macy’s Herald Square flagship store. They are widely known as the singing voices of HUNTR/X from Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters.”
Viewers will also see performances from Colbie Caillat, Ciara, Foreigner, Kool & the Gang and more.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade location, route
There are 2 1/2 miles of public viewing along the parade route this year.
The procession will start at 77th Street and Central Park West at 8:30 a.m. ET. It will then proceed toward Central Park South before turning onto 6th Avenue for the majority of the celebration.
The Parade will make its final turn onto 34th Street and stop in front of Macy’s Herald Square.
