The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024 Full Recap: Minnie Mouse Flies, Jennifer Hudson Performs and More

Mar. 15, 2025

Turkey float at the 2023 Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.Photo:James Devaney/Getty

View of the Turkey float at the 97th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23, 2023 in New York City.

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Tom Turkey made his annual pilgrimage down Manhattan’s Sixth Avenue!

The 2024 parade featured several new exciting balloons, including Minnie Mouse, Spider-Man,Paw Patrol’s Marshall and Goku. There’s 34 floats, 11 marching bands and 28 clown crews expected to participate.

PEOPLE has the full recap of highlights from the parade route on Thanksgiving.

Santa Arrives!

November 28, 2024 12:01 PM EST

Santa Claus.Kena Betancur/Getty

Santa Claus waves to the crowds during the Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City.

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It’s officially Christmas season!

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade closed out with a special appearance from none other than Santa Claus!

Jennifer Hudson Turns Up the Joy on 34th StreetNovember 28, 2024 11:56 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostJust before Santa Claus' big arrival, EGOT winner and talk show hostJennifer Hudsontook over Herald Square during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 28.TheAmerican Idolalum showed off powerhouse vocals while she sang “Jingle Bells” and “Let There Be Joy” from her recent holiday album,The Gift of Love.The appearance marked Hudson’s Macy’s parade debut.

Jennifer Hudson Turns Up the Joy on 34th Street

November 28, 2024 11:56 AM EST

Just before Santa Claus' big arrival, EGOT winner and talk show hostJennifer Hudsontook over Herald Square during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 28.

TheAmerican Idolalum showed off powerhouse vocals while she sang “Jingle Bells” and “Let There Be Joy” from her recent holiday album,The Gift of Love.

The appearance marked Hudson’s Macy’s parade debut.

Dan + Shay Cook Up Country for Thanksgiving

November 28, 2024 11:37 AM EST

Dan + Shay.Michael Loccisano/Getty

Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay perform during 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Rehearsals - Day 2 at Macy’s Herald Square on November 26, 2024 in New York City.

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The musical duo performed their song “Officially Christmas” from their recent festive project,It’s Officially Christmas: The Double Album— while actorsJonathan Bennettand Ginna Claire Mason danced atop the float.

It’s been 10 years since Dan + Shay were in the Thanksgiving Day Parade, last appearing in 2014.

Jimmy Fallon and the Roots Take Sixth AvenueNovember 28, 2024 11:37 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostJimmy Fallon.jimmyfallon/InstagramAll aboard the Santaland Express withJimmy Fallonand the Roots.Fallon celebrated hisnew Christmas album,Holiday Seasoning, with a performance of original track “Hey Rudy” alongside the group.The late night host and hisThe Tonight Showband greeted parade-goers from atop the steam engine-replica float.

Jimmy Fallon and the Roots Take Sixth Avenue

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Jimmy Fallon Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024 float with the Roots

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All aboard the Santaland Express withJimmy Fallonand the Roots.

Fallon celebrated hisnew Christmas album,Holiday Seasoning, with a performance of original track “Hey Rudy” alongside the group.

The late night host and hisThe Tonight Showband greeted parade-goers from atop the steam engine-replica float.

T-Pain Snaps His Fingers with Jennie-ONovember 28, 2024 11:16 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostT Pain at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in November 2024.Erik Pendzich/ShutterstockT-Painappeared on the Jennie-O golden turkey float to deliver a show-stopping performance.The rapper showed off some fun dance moves as he performed a medley of his hits “Good Life,” “Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin'),” “Low” and “All I Do Is Win.““This performance is gonna be the music equivalent of the mac touchin the yams,” teased T-Pain in anInstagrampost on Nov. 27.

T-Pain Snaps His Fingers with Jennie-O

November 28, 2024 11:16 AM EST

T Pain at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in November 2024.Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

T Pain attends the 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City.

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T-Painappeared on the Jennie-O golden turkey float to deliver a show-stopping performance.

The rapper showed off some fun dance moves as he performed a medley of his hits “Good Life,” “Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin'),” “Low” and “All I Do Is Win.”

“This performance is gonna be the music equivalent of the mac touchin the yams,” teased T-Pain in anInstagrampost on Nov. 27.

‘Riverdance’ Performer Recovers from Quick FallNovember 28, 2024 11:10 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostThe cast ofRiverdance, a long-running theatrical show featuring traditional Irish music and dance, performed on the broadcast — and one part didn’t exactly go as planned.A duo of dancers took center stage at one point during the performance, and one of them briefly fell to the ground before quickly getting back up with a smile and finishing the number.

‘Riverdance’ Performer Recovers from Quick Fall

November 28, 2024 11:10 AM EST

The cast ofRiverdance, a long-running theatrical show featuring traditional Irish music and dance, performed on the broadcast — and one part didn’t exactly go as planned.

A duo of dancers took center stage at one point during the performance, and one of them briefly fell to the ground before quickly getting back up with a smile and finishing the number.

Bishop Briggs Paints the ‘Wednesday’ Float Black

Bishop Briggs on the ‘Wednesday’ float at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in November 2024.Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

Bishop Briggs attends the 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City.

According to Macy’s, the faces of Wednesday and Pugsley took 100 hours to sculpt.

Singer Bishop Briggs appeared on the float to perform a cover of the Rolling Stones' “Paint It Black.”

The second season ofWednesdayis set to start streaming on Netflix in 2025.

Cynthia Erivo Gives Hoda Her FlowersNovember 28, 2024 10:44 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostCynthia Erivo.NBCWhile speaking with Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb about the release of her new filmWicked,Cynthia Erivotook a moment to recognize Kotb as the host marked her final Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, giving her a bouquet of white flowers.“These flowers are for you because I know that this is the last Thanksgiving parade you’re doing,” the actress, 37, told a visibly emotional Kotb. “I wanted to celebrate that and I wanted to say, We love you. Thank you for all of the hard work you’ve done all of these years.”

Cynthia Erivo Gives Hoda Her Flowers

November 28, 2024 10:44 AM EST

Cynthia Erivo.NBC

Hoda Kotb Marks Last Thanksgiving Day Parade Broadcast with Flowers from Cynthia Erivo

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While speaking with Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb about the release of her new filmWicked,Cynthia Erivotook a moment to recognize Kotb as the host marked her final Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, giving her a bouquet of white flowers.

“These flowers are for you because I know that this is the last Thanksgiving parade you’re doing,” the actress, 37, told a visibly emotional Kotb. “I wanted to celebrate that and I wanted to say, We love you. Thank you for all of the hard work you’ve done all of these years.”

Marshall Patrols ManhattanNovember 28, 2024 10:43 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostMarshall from ‘Paw Patrol’ balloon at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in November 2024.CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via GettyGet fired up —Paw Patrol’s resident Dalmatian is officially a part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.The Marshall balloon isPaw Patrol’s latest addition to the annual parade, and, according to Macy’s is twice the size of a standard New York City Fire Department firetruck.

Marshall Patrols Manhattan

November 28, 2024 10:43 AM EST

Marshall from ‘Paw Patrol’ balloon at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in November 2024.CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty

The Marshall from Paw Patrol balloon floats during the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on November 28, 2024.

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Get fired up —Paw Patrol’s resident Dalmatian is officially a part of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.

The Marshall balloon isPaw Patrol’s latest addition to the annual parade, and, according to Macy’s is twice the size of a standard New York City Fire Department firetruck.

Spidey Returns to N.Y.C.November 28, 2024 10:43 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostSpider-Man balloon at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in November 2024.John Angelillo/UPI/ShutterstockLook who is swinging across New York City, again?The Amazing Spider-Man is back in the Macy’s parade as a balloon for the first time in over a decade.The new balloon of the comic-book hero is 44-feet-tall and 77.5-feet long. According to Macy’s website, Spider-Man is 34-feet-wide — AKA as wide as five yellow taxi cabs.

Spidey Returns to N.Y.C.

Spider-Man balloon at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in November 2024.John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

The Spider-Man balloon floats down Central Park West in the rain during the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday, November 28, 2024.

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Look who is swinging across New York City, again?

The Amazing Spider-Man is back in the Macy’s parade as a balloon for the first time in over a decade.

The new balloon of the comic-book hero is 44-feet-tall and 77.5-feet long. According to Macy’s website, Spider-Man is 34-feet-wide — AKA as wide as five yellow taxi cabs.

Kylie Brings the Pop!November 28, 2024 10:35 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostAustralian iconKylie Minogueskipped the float and took to Herald Square, performing during the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in front of the brand’s flagship department store.Minogue wowed the gathered crowd in New York with a high-energy medley featuring her 2023 hit “Padam Padam” as well as “Slow” and “Can’t Get You Out of My Head.“On Nov. 27, the Grammy winner took toInstagramand teased the performance, writing, “LOVE being back in New York City!”

Kylie Brings the Pop!

November 28, 2024 10:35 AM EST

Australian iconKylie Minogueskipped the float and took to Herald Square, performing during the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in front of the brand’s flagship department store.

Minogue wowed the gathered crowd in New York with a high-energy medley featuring her 2023 hit “Padam Padam” as well as “Slow” and “Can’t Get You Out of My Head.”

On Nov. 27, the Grammy winner took toInstagramand teased the performance, writing, “LOVE being back in New York City!”

Pasta Knight’s ‘Fight Song’November 28, 2024 10:35 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostRachel Platten at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in November 2024.TheStewartofNY/WireImageOh, the pastabilities. For the first-time ever, Rao’s has a special float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — and pasta fans everywhere can rejoice.The Pasta Knight atop the Rao’s float is actually made up of a variety of fun pasta shapes, including orecchiette, fusilli, penne, tortiglioni, rotelle and rigatoni.Rachel Platten appeared on the float to perform a medley of songs including her signature hit, “Fight Song.”

Pasta Knight’s ‘Fight Song’

Rachel Platten at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in November 2024.TheStewartofNY/WireImage

Rachel Platten attends the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Oh, the pastabilities. For the first-time ever, Rao’s has a special float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — and pasta fans everywhere can rejoice.

The Pasta Knight atop the Rao’s float is actually made up of a variety of fun pasta shapes, including orecchiette, fusilli, penne, tortiglioni, rotelle and rigatoni.

Rachel Platten appeared on the float to perform a medley of songs including her signature hit, “Fight Song.”

November 28, 2024 10:27 AM EST

Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in November 2024.NBC

Hoda Kotb during the 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City.

In honor of Hoda Kotb’s final Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as aTodayhost, she sent co-host Jenna Bush Hager a pre-planned shoutout while cheerleaders danced to a Chappell Roan mix during the broadcast.

“So, I don’t know if you guys remember, but there’s a song called ‘RockaFellaCenta’ thatMatt Rogersdoes withBowen Yang, and there’s a part of it where he says, ‘I’m waiting outside and I’m looking for Jenna Bush Hager, Jenna Bush Hager.’ Whenever I see Jenna, I go like this,” Kotb recently said onToday.

At the time, she decided the gesture would be her way of communicating with Bush Hager through the broadcast: “Watch for it!”

The Temptations Bring the SunshineNovember 28, 2024 09:51 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostMotown icons The Temptations are traversing across New York City on The Wondership, a.k.a. Wonder bread’s 2024 Thanksgiving parade float.The group performed their beloved hit “My Girl” during the NBC broadcast on Thursday.The Wondership featured Wonder bread’s classic red, yellow and blue colors via balloons and confetti.

The Temptations Bring the Sunshine

November 28, 2024 09:51 AM EST

Motown icons The Temptations are traversing across New York City on The Wondership, a.k.a. Wonder bread’s 2024 Thanksgiving parade float.

The group performed their beloved hit “My Girl” during the NBC broadcast on Thursday.

The Wondership featured Wonder bread’s classic red, yellow and blue colors via balloons and confetti.

Escape with IdinaNovember 28, 2024 09:46 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostIdina Menzel at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in November 2024.Erik Pendzich/ShutterstockIdina Menzelis embracing adifferent type of green— the greenery on the Bronx Zoo’s special float to mark the New York zoo’s 125th anniversary. The Wondrous World of Wildlife highlights the zoo’s western lowland gorillas and giraffes, among other animals.Menzel, 53, performed “Great Escape” from the new Broadway musicalRedwood.

Escape with Idina

November 28, 2024 09:46 AM EST

Idina Menzel at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in November 2024.Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

Idina Menzel attends the 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City.

Idina Menzelis embracing adifferent type of green— the greenery on the Bronx Zoo’s special float to mark the New York zoo’s 125th anniversary. The Wondrous World of Wildlife highlights the zoo’s western lowland gorillas and giraffes, among other animals.

Menzel, 53, performed “Great Escape” from the new Broadway musicalRedwood.

Jimmy Sports Sunglasses in the Early MorningNovember 28, 2024 09:45 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostJimmy Fallon in November 2024.Erik Pendzich/ShutterstockGood morning,Jimmy Fallon!The 50-year-old comedian andTonight Showhost swapped his late-night gig for an early a.m. appearance at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, where he wore sunglasses and festive red and green plaid pants.Fallon joked he was protecting his eyes from the sun — amid a rainy, cloud-filled N.Y.C. day!

Jimmy Sports Sunglasses in the Early Morning

November 28, 2024 09:45 AM EST

Jimmy Fallon in November 2024.Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

Jimmy Fallon attends the 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City.

Good morning,Jimmy Fallon!

The 50-year-old comedian andTonight Showhost swapped his late-night gig for an early a.m. appearance at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, where he wore sunglasses and festive red and green plaid pants.

Fallon joked he was protecting his eyes from the sun — amid a rainy, cloud-filled N.Y.C. day!

Charli Dances in Herald Square

November 28, 2024 09:33 AM EST

Charli D’Amelio rehearses for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in November 2024.Michael Loccisano/Getty

Charli D’Amelio performs during 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Rehearsals - Day 2

TikTok sensationCharli D’Amelio, 20, is making her Macy’s Thanksgiving debut on the annual parade’s oldest float: Tom Turkey.

Bluey Makes a Quick RecoveryNovember 28, 2024 09:12 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostBluey hit a quick snag as the 51-foot-long balloon, based on the titular character from the Australian animated series, popped the day before the parade, perNBC New York. The outlet reported that the balloon popped as it was getting inflated in Central Park West, with a large hole in one of the paws.Thankfully, parade organizers worked overtime to make Bluey whole again! “Hey all, the balloons are ready and I’m glad to report that Bluey is recovering!,” NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chellconfirmed on Xthe night before the parade. “Bluey is going to play like a champion.”

Bluey Makes a Quick Recovery

November 28, 2024 09:12 AM EST

Bluey hit a quick snag as the 51-foot-long balloon, based on the titular character from the Australian animated series, popped the day before the parade, perNBC New York. The outlet reported that the balloon popped as it was getting inflated in Central Park West, with a large hole in one of the paws.

Thankfully, parade organizers worked overtime to make Bluey whole again! “Hey all, the balloons are ready and I’m glad to report that Bluey is recovering!,” NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chellconfirmed on Xthe night before the parade. “Bluey is going to play like a champion.”

Death Has Never Looked So Good!November 28, 2024 09:06 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostEternity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be — just ask the ladies fromDeath Becomes Her, a new Broadway musical based on the 1992 movie starringMeryl StreepandGoldie Hawn.The cast of the musical, including Megan Hilty, Christopher Sieber, Jennifer Simard and Destiny’s Child alum Michelle Williams, performed “If You Want Perfection” in Herald Square ahead of the parade’s arrival during Thursday’s broadcast.

Death Has Never Looked So Good!

November 28, 2024 09:06 AM EST

Eternity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be — just ask the ladies fromDeath Becomes Her, a new Broadway musical based on the 1992 movie starringMeryl StreepandGoldie Hawn.

The cast of the musical, including Megan Hilty, Christopher Sieber, Jennifer Simard and Destiny’s Child alum Michelle Williams, performed “If You Want Perfection” in Herald Square ahead of the parade’s arrival during Thursday’s broadcast.

Minnie Mouse Takes FlightNovember 28, 2024 08:58 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostMinnie Mouse balloon at 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.John Angelillo/UPI/ShutterstockBelieve it or not, Minnie Mouse is making her Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut in 2024. The 60-foot-tall balloon of the iconic Disney character includes Minnie’s iconic polka-dot dress.Minnie is 60-feet-long and 34-feet-wide.

Minnie Mouse Takes Flight

November 28, 2024 08:58 AM EST

Minnie Mouse balloon at 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

The Minnie Mouse balloon makes her parade debut during the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday, November 28, 2024

Believe it or not, Minnie Mouse is making her Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debut in 2024. The 60-foot-tall balloon of the iconic Disney character includes Minnie’s iconic polka-dot dress.

Minnie is 60-feet-long and 34-feet-wide.

Take a Trip to Hell’s KitchenNovember 28, 2024 08:52 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostNow we’re in New York!The cast ofHell’s Kitchen, a musical loosely based onAlicia Keys’ life, performed “The Gospel” and the Grammy winner’s iconic N.Y.C. anthem, “Empire State of Mind,” during the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.Hell’s Kitchen, which was previously nominated for best musical at the Tony Awards, is set to play its final show on Broadway next April.

Take a Trip to Hell’s Kitchen

November 28, 2024 08:52 AM EST

Now we’re in New York!

The cast ofHell’s Kitchen, a musical loosely based onAlicia Keys' life, performed “The Gospel” and the Grammy winner’s iconic N.Y.C. anthem, “Empire State of Mind,” during the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Hell’s Kitchen, which was previously nominated for best musical at the Tony Awards, is set to play its final show on Broadway next April.

Hoda’s Last ParadeNovember 28, 2024 08:36 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostHoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie in October 2024.NDZ/Star Max/GC ImagesHoda Kotbis hosting her final Thanksgiving Day Parade as co-anchor of Today on Thursday. Kotb has co-helmed the parade alongside Savannah Guthrie since 2018.Earlier this year, Kotb announced that she wasstepping away from her anchoring duties after 17 yearsto focus onher kids. Kotb’s last day on the show is set for Friday, Jan. 10.Craig Melvinwill begin co-anchoring the Today show the following week.

Hoda’s Last Parade

November 28, 2024 08:36 AM EST

Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie in October 2024.NDZ/Star Max/GC Images

Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie are seen on NBC’s Today on October 8, 2024 in New York City.

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Hoda Kotbis hosting her final Thanksgiving Day Parade as co-anchor of Today on Thursday. Kotb has co-helmed the parade alongside Savannah Guthrie since 2018.

Earlier this year, Kotb announced that she wasstepping away from her anchoring duties after 17 yearsto focus onher kids. Kotb’s last day on the show is set for Friday, Jan. 10.Craig Melvinwill begin co-anchoring the Today show the following week.

Don’t Rain on My ParadeNovember 28, 2024 08:19 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog Post2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.Erik Pendzich/ShutterstockInclement weather is plaguing New York City as the parade prepares to kick off, with low temperatures of 46 degrees and on-and-off rain.Of course, temperatures in the 40s are nowhere near as cold as they’ve been, historically. In 2018, temperatures were 19 degrees Fahrenheit, one of the coldest turkey days on record for the city — and for the parade performers.Ahead of the parade, a Macy’s spokesperson toldThe New York Postthat the balloons only wouldn’t fly “if there are sustained winds at about 23 miles an hour.” Thursday’s wind speeds are expected to reach 9 mph, sothe balloons are good to go.

Don’t Rain on My Parade

November 28, 2024 08:19 AM EST

2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

People attend the 98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City.

Inclement weather is plaguing New York City as the parade prepares to kick off, with low temperatures of 46 degrees and on-and-off rain.

Of course, temperatures in the 40s are nowhere near as cold as they’ve been, historically. In 2018, temperatures were 19 degrees Fahrenheit, one of the coldest turkey days on record for the city — and for the parade performers.

Ahead of the parade, a Macy’s spokesperson toldThe New York Postthat the balloons only wouldn’t fly “if there are sustained winds at about 23 miles an hour.” Thursday’s wind speeds are expected to reach 9 mph, sothe balloons are good to go.

What’s It Like to Walk in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? PEOPLE Tried It!November 28, 2024 06:00 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostHave you ever wondered what it’s like to be one of the lucky people to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? PEOPLE tried it back in 2021, and had a blast (despite the cold and early start time).PEOPLE’s Skyler Carusoserved as an escort for NBC’s Peacock float that year and documented the journey around the city on bus and on foot, which all kicked off at 6 a.m. EST.“While we jumped, skipped and danced for the crowd, we were greeted with selfies, cheers and iPhone cameras in response. Seeing the joyful reaction on everyone’s faces, from both children and adults alike, is what makes this experience so unforgettable,” wrote Caruso.Read about her experience here.

What’s It Like to Walk in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? PEOPLE Tried It!

November 28, 2024 06:00 AM EST

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be one of the lucky people to march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? PEOPLE tried it back in 2021, and had a blast (despite the cold and early start time).

PEOPLE’s Skyler Carusoserved as an escort for NBC’s Peacock float that year and documented the journey around the city on bus and on foot, which all kicked off at 6 a.m. EST.

“While we jumped, skipped and danced for the crowd, we were greeted with selfies, cheers and iPhone cameras in response. Seeing the joyful reaction on everyone’s faces, from both children and adults alike, is what makes this experience so unforgettable,” wrote Caruso.

Read about her experience here.

Fun Facts about the Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

For more on the history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,click here.

Who Is Performing in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?November 28, 2024 06:00 AM ESTCopy The Link To This Blog PostKylie Minogue, T-Pain, Idina Menzel.Jeff Spicer/Getty; Julia Beverly/Getty; Manny Carabel/WireImageAs is tradition, many of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade floats in 2024 will feature special celebrity performers, singing their hits — or classics — along the Manhattan parade route. This year’s slate includes stars like Idina Menzel, who will top the Bronx Zoo’s float; Chloë Bailey, who is appearing on the Toys “R” Us float; and The Temptations, who are joining the parade from the Wonder float.Here’s the full list of other celebrities performing or making an appearance.Alex WarrenAriana MadixBishop BriggsCharlie D’AmelioCoco JonesCole EscolaDan + ShayDashaJennifer HudsonJimmy Fallon & The RootsJoey McIntyreKylie CantrellKylie MinogueLea SalongaLiza Colón-ZayasLoud LuxuryNatti NatashaNew York Liberty and Ellie the ElephantRachel PlattenRoman MejiaSebastián YatraTiler PeckT-PainWalker HayesThe War and Treaty

Who Is Performing in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Kylie Minogue, T-Pain, Idina Menzel.Jeff Spicer/Getty; Julia Beverly/Getty; Manny Carabel/WireImage

Kylie Minogue, T-Pain, Idina Menzel

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As is tradition, many of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade floats in 2024 will feature special celebrity performers, singing their hits — or classics — along the Manhattan parade route. This year’s slate includes stars like Idina Menzel, who will top the Bronx Zoo’s float; Chloë Bailey, who is appearing on the Toys “R” Us float; and The Temptations, who are joining the parade from the Wonder float.

Here’s the full list of other celebrities performing or making an appearance.

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