- By Supratik Das
- Tue, 25 Nov 2025 04:21 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The holiday season in the United States is set to begin with one of the country’s most beloved traditions, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, now gearing up for its 99th edition. Millions of viewers across the world are expected to tune in as New York City’s streets transform into a festive corridor lined with giant balloons, dazzling floats, marching bands, and celebrity performances.
When And Where To Watch
The parade will begin on Thursday, November 27, at 8:30 AM ET, with a live telecast on NBC across all time zones. Viewers can also stream the three-and-a-half-hour broadcast on Peacock and Fubo, with NBC airing an encore telecast at 2 PM ET/PT. A Spanish-language simulcast will air on Telemundo, hosted by Andrea Meza, Aleyda Ortiz, and Clovis Nienow.
This year, Peacock will offer a Multiview experience, with three angles, the traditional broadcast, the Tom Turkey Float View, and a High-Rise View for an aerial perspective. Live audio description will also be available for visually impaired viewers on the SAP channel.
Route And Duration
The parade starts at Manhattan’s Upper West Side and concludes at Macy’s Herald Square. It will run for 3.5 hours, ending at noon ET.
Macy’s executive producer Will Coss said the parade remains a cherished American tradition, adding that the 2025 edition will deliver “unforgettable moments and lasting holiday memories.”
What’s New This Year?
NBC’s familiar trio, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will return once again to host the broadcast from Manhattan’s Herald Square. Despite Kotb stepping away from the Today show earlier this year, she will reunite with the team for this special tradition.
The nearly century-old parade is adding several new elements to keep the spectacle fresh. This edition will see the debut of five new giant balloons, including:
•Buzz Lightyear (Pixar)
•PAC-MAN (Bandai Namco)
•Shrek’s Onion Carriage (DreamWorks Animation)
•Mario (Nintendo)
•Derpy Tiger from K-Pop Demon Hunters
Additionally, Sussie, also from K-Pop Demon Hunters, will appear as a balloonicle.
Apart from it, this year’s entertainment lineup includes a wide mix of music, Broadway, and dance performances. Stars set to appear include Ciara, Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, Meg Donnelly, Mickey Guyton, Kool & the Gang, Drew Baldridge, Matteo Bocelli, Debbie Gibson, Busta Rhymes, Shaggy, Calum Scott, Taylor Momsen, Christopher Jackson, Roman Mejia, Teyana Taylor and Lauren Spencer Smith, among others.
