The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a time to celebrate food, family, and larger-than-life entertainment, with a gigantic Snoopy balloon making its way through Macy’s Herald Square. This year, the parade has been scheduled a half-hour earlier to include more floats, larger-than-life balloons, and captivating performances. This year’s lineup includes 31 floats, 25 balloons, and stars like Cher, Jon Batiste, and Broadway casts of & Juliet, Back to the Future: The Musical, How to Dance in Ohio, Shucked, and more. If you’re keen on catching the 97th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, here’s everything you must know.
When and Where to Watch the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
The 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be held on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, starting at 8:30 a.m. ET. You can catch the parade on NBC and stream it on Peacock from 8:30 a.m. to noon in all time zones. An encore airing will also be available at 2 p.m. on NBC.
Who Will Perform at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Cher will take the stage to celebrate the release of her new Christmas album, alongside other performers like Jon Batiste, Bell Biv DeVoe, Brandy, and more. The parade will also feature performances from this year’s Broadway hits, making it an event to remember.
What Floats and Balloons Are in the Macy’s Parade This Thanksgiving?
This year’s parade will feature 31 floats, including four brand new floats making their debut this Thanksgiving. In addition, there will be seven new balloons in the lineup, as well as returning favorites, such as Bluey and her favorite “Keepy Uppy” red balloon, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and more.
Who Is Hosting This Year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
NBC’s broadcast of the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade will be hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker of The Today Show.
More Ways to Watch the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade:
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