Watch the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: A Complete Guide
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back in town this year, bringing with it a star-studded lineup of talent like Jennifer Hudson, Kylie Minogue, Billy Porter, and Jimmy Fallon. This year’s parade will feature 22 balloons, 34 floats, over 700 clowns, 11 marching bands, and 10 performance groups.
If you’re wondering when you can catch all the action, the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off at 8:30 a.m. ET and will run until noon ET/PT. You can watch the parade on NBC or stream it on Peacock from 8:30 a.m. ET/PT to 12:00 p.m. ET/PT. NBC will also have an encore broadcast at 2 p.m. ET/PT.
Hosting the parade this year are familiar faces Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker. This trio has been a part of the parade tradition for years, with Guthrie co-hosting since 2012, Kotb joining in 2018, and Roker being a staple since 1995 (except for 2022). Unfortunately, it might be Kotb’s last parade as she recently announced her upcoming retirement.
Musical performances at the parade will be top-notch, featuring not only Hudson, Minogue, Porter, and Fallon but also the Roots, Bishop Briggs, Kylie Cantrall, Chlöe, Dan + Shay, and more. Additionally, you can expect appearances from TikTok star Charli D’Amelio, ballet dancers Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia, and other special guests like Jonathan Bennett, Liza Colón-Zayas, Tom Kenny, Ginna Claire Mason, and members of the New York Liberty.
Be on the lookout for new balloons and floats at this year’s parade, including Minnie Mouse, Spider-Man, Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse, Goku from Dragon Ball Z, Marshall from PAW Patrol, and Extraordinary Noorah with the Elf on the Shelf. And don’t forget the classics like Snoopy, SpongeBob Squarepants, and more!
So mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready to enjoy the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! It’s a festive tradition you won’t want to miss.
