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100th MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE

Experience the excitement of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, featuring larger-than-life balloons, spectacular floats, live performances, and festive holiday fun.

Manhattan

November 26, 2026

Celebrate a historic New York City tradition as the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place on Thursday, November 26. The milestone celebration will bring larger-than-life balloons, spectacular floats, marching bands, performers, Broadway talent, and plenty of holiday excitement to the streets of Manhattan. The parade traditionally begins along Central Park West before traveling south toward Macy’s Herald Square, making Thanksgiving morning one of the most exciting times of year to experience Midtown and the Upper West Side. With a century of parade history behind it, the 2026 celebration promises to be a particularly memorable addition to New York City’s fall and holiday calendar.

Parade route, viewing information, start times, road closures, and participating performers are subject to change. Please visit the official Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade website for the latest details.