Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

With more than 3.5 million spectators lining the streets of New York City and more than 50 million viewers tuning in nationwide, America's Parade will present its signature giant helium balloons, fantastic floats, marching bands, performers, clowns, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

It's a spectacular line- up that is more than 8,000 magic-makers strong!

Since 1924, the merry magic of Macy's has been on display for generations to enjoy and cherish. Started by a small group of dedicated employees who gathered to celebrate freedom and give thanks with band instruments and clown makeup, the Parade to this day is the greatest volunteer effort Macy's gives to the nation.

The sky above Manhattan will once again be a canvas on which the most popular characters in the world take flight on Thanksgiving Day. Since 1927 when Felix the Cat was first inflated and added to the procession, the Parade's giant character balloons have wowed generations with their high-flying bigger-than-life proportions.

Riding down the street on Thanksgiving Day will be the Parade's fantastic lineup of floats that feature landscapes of fantasy. These moving stages transport millions of spectators on unexpected journeys.

The musical heart of the Parade comes from the jaw-dropping talents of its incredible marching bands. The bands pump up the volume and entertain the crowds with their musical and marching ability, setting the perfect rhythm for the start of the holiday season. Representing their home state and local community, the bands in the lineup are truly the best of the best.

The Macy's Parade would not be complete without a little razzle dazzle from some of the nation's best performance groups. They add a dose of pomp and cheer, not to mention flips, dips, spins and vocal acrobatics.

A Holiday Treat for Children Everywhere, has been the motto of the Parade since the beginning, which is why the procession's finale features the biggest star of all, Macy's one-and-only Santa Claus. As his sleigh comes into view and the start of the holiday season is upon us, Santa wishes the nation a very Merry Christmas.

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