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THE Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is here – and an impressive array of performers are joining the 25 balloons and 30 floats this year.
Iconic singer Cher is headlining the show’s live performances, and she’ll perform at the end of the parade.
The lineup of entertainers also includes Brandy, Chicago, Bell Biv DeVoe, En Vogue, Jessie James Decker, ENHYPHEN, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, Ashley Park with the Muppets of Sesame Street cast, Pentatonix, Paul Russell, Amanda Shaw and Alex Smith, and Jon Batiste, who is kicking off the event.
This year’s festivities, co-hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker, start now and end at noon at Macy’s Herald Square location.
The Macy’s 97th Thanksgiving Parade is airing live now on NBC. The broadcast will also be available for live streaming via Peacock.
Read our Thanksgiving Day Parade blog for the latest updates…
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Juggling with Big Apple Circus
The Big Apple Circus has hit the parade route and will have a new show called Journey to the Rainbow coming soon!
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Route explained
The parade begins at West 77th Street and Central Park West and ends at Herald Square, home of Macy’s flagship store.
The best places to watch are along Central Park West (between West 75th and West 61st Streets) and along Sixth Avenue (between West 59th and West 38th Streets)
Some of the Macy’s Day Parade routeCredit: NBC -
Snoopy makes an appearance
All you Snoopy stans out there get excited because the Snoopy float has arrived and is on route at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.
The Beagle Scout Snoopy balloon sits poised for the start of the Macyâs Thanksgiving Day paradeCredit: AP 
Beagle scout Snoopy balloon flies on the day of the 97th Macyâs Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, New York CityCredit: Reuters
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Tom the Turkey float with Hoda
Hoda Kotb is riding on the famous Tom the Turkey float!
Savannah and Hoda talk to Jimmy Fallon and he says he is riding on the Roots float today from Central Park.
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Jon Batiste starts parade off!
Jon Batiste has kicked off Macy’s 97th Thanksgiving Day Parade with a performance.
He is wearing a green jacket with matching green pants.
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We are underway!
Happy Thanksgiving! Welcome to The U.S. Sun’s coverage of The 97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has begun!
Tune in now to NBC or stream the parade on Peacock.
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In pictures: Crowds build as parade approaches
Crowds are building in New York with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade just 30 minutes away.
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Some new faces this year
There are a few new faces joining the floats this year.
If you are an anime fan you will recognise “One Piece” character Monkey D. Luffy.
And film favourite Po from “Kung Fu Panda” will also feature.
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How many floats feature?
In addition to the live music acts, the event includes:
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- 5,000 volunteers
- 16 featured character balloons
- 26 fantastic floats
- 32 heritage and novelty balloons
- More than 700 clowns
- 12 marching bands
- Nine performance groups
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How can I watch the parade?
Macy’s 97th Thanksgiving Parade is slated to air live on NBC.
The broadcast will also be available for live streaming via Peacock.
An encore of the celebration is scheduled to be aired at 2 pm EST.
Don’t forget about the time zone difference, the live broadcast will not adjust its time for different regions.
For example, if you’re viewing from the West Coast, the live broadcast will begin at 8:30 am EST, which means it would begin at 5:30 am PST.
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What is the parade’s route?
At 8:30 am, the parade is slated to begin at 77th Street and Central Park West.
From the abovementioned location, the parade will then march for 2.5 miles toward Columbus Circle.
Next, the spectacle will march down Central Park South and 6th Avenue until it reaches 34th street.
At 34th Street, the parade will march west until it turns on 7th Avenue to end at Macy’s Herald Square location.
Public viewing of the festivities is to be set up along the routes.
The NYPD advises against crowdgoers bringing large bags, umbrellas, backpacks, and strollers.
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Who is performing?
Iconic singer Cher is headlining the show’s live performances, and she’ll perform at the end of the parade.
The lineup of entertainers also includes Brandy, Chicago, Bell Biv DeVoe, En Vogue, Jessie James Decker, ENHYPHEN, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, Ashley Park with the Muppets of Sesame Street cast, Pentatonix, Paul Russell, Amanda Shaw and Alex Smith, and Jon Batiste, who is kicking off the event.
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Best places to catch the parade
If you want to see the parade in person there are 2.5 miles of public viewing.
Here are some of the best spots:
- Central Park West, from West 75th to West 61st streets
- Central Park South and 6th Avenue
- 6th Avenue, from West 59th to West 38th streets
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day starting earlier than usual
Keep in mind the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade starts earlier than usual today.
It will kick off at 8:30am so you’ll want to get there soon!
But if you can’t make it, fear not, you can watch the telecast on NBC or stream it live on Peacock.
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back!
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is finally here – and an impressive array of performers are joining the 25 balloons and 30 floats this year.
Iconic singer Cher is headlining the show’s live performances, and she’ll perform at the end of the parade.
Dozens of other iconic performers are also set to take to the stage as celebrations commence.
