When it comes to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, you have three options: Brave the crowds, hit things up the night before during the balloon inflation by the American Museum of Natural History or sit back, relax and watch the whole thing from the comfort of your living room in a food coma. Whatever way you choose to enjoy the annual event, one thing's certain: It's a sight your kids won't soon forget.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings dazzling floats, family-friendly celebrities, phenomenal marching bands and massive balloons through the heart of Manhattan. With our handy Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade guide, you’ll lock in your perfect Thankgiving.
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When is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
This year, the parade is held on Thursday, November 22 from 9am–noon.
