Details of the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City

• The parade will begin at 8:30 AM on November 27, 2025.
• New floats and celebrity performers will be featured at the event.
• The parade will be broadcast live on NBC and Peacock.

The 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The event will start at 8:30 AM Eastern Time and last until noon. The parade follows its traditional 2.5-mile route, starting at West 77th Street and Central Park West, and ending in front of Macy's at 34th Street.

This year, there will be significant street closures in New York City, including on Central Park West, Columbus Avenue, and Sixth Avenue. The authorities advise viewers to plan their arrival early to secure good viewing spots.

New giant floats will be featured in the parade, including Buzz Lightyear from "Toy Story", PAC-MAN, Mario, and a 32-foot tall float in the shape of "Shrek's Swamp". Many artists will also perform, including Ciara, Busta Rhymes, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, and many more.

Viewers can watch the parade live on NBC and Peacock, starting at 8:30 AM, with a repeat at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

Tags: USA/Culture