Key Takeaways:
– The 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, celebrating its 100th anniversary, promises an exciting lineup of 17 new balloons and floats, 11 marching bands, and 24 performers.
– Highlights of the event include performances by The Temptations, T-Pain, and many more on varying themed floats.
– Some of the most unique new floats include Disney inspired and Pasta Knight by Rao’s Homemade among 17 other debuts.
– The annual tradition will be live on NBC and streamed on Peacock, starting from 77th Street and Central Park West to Herald Square.
The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a time-honored tradition that brings together families nationwide. The parade has been a staple of the November calendar since 1924, and this year they’re celebrating the 100th anniversary. You can expect a rich and diverse spectacle, filled with all the glitz and glamour that we’ve come to expect from this parade. Here’s what you can look forward to this Thanksgiving.
Star-Studded Performances
The lineup this year is packed with performers, and there’s something for everyone. From the legendary Motown group, The Temptations to pop sensation Charli D’Amelio, the line-up caters to music lovers of all generations.
T-Pain, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, along with Rachel Platten will be part of the festivities, promising exciting performances that will keep you entertained throughout. Ariana Madix, of Vanderpump Rules will grace the Birds of a Feather Stream Together by Peacock float and Idina Menzel will light up the Wondrous World of Wildlife float by the Bronx Zoo.
Impressive Parade Floats and Balloons
No Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade would be complete without its iconic huge balloons and floats. This year, the parade will be introducing 17 new ones. From superheroes like Spiderman to adorable characters like Dora the Explorer, the new additions will leave the audience awestruck.
Disney will have a significant presence in the parade. You will see the Magic Meets the Seas float inspired by Disney’s Cruise Lines. Minnie Mouse, measuring five-stories-tall and 60-foot-long, is set to make her balloon debut.
Not just that, wait until you see the most unique float, Pasta Knight, by Rao’s Homemade. The knight’s armor on the float is made of pasta shapes like orecchiette, fusilli, penne, tortiglioni, rotelle, and rigatoni, bound to capture everyone’s attention.
Marching Bands Add a Touch of Tradition
Amid the glamour of performers and the spectacle of balloons and floats, the marching bands will bring the traditional touch to the parade. Bands from South Carolina, East Tennessee State, and UMass will show their rhythm and coordination.
High school bands will also share the limelight. The Sioux Falls Lincoln High School “Patriot” Marching Band from South Dakota will make their appearance, having performed in 1994, 2000 and 2008. They will be joined by the First Lady invited Majestic Marching Cardinals of Jonesboro High School.
Wrapping Up
The 100th anniversary of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade promises to be phenomenal. The variety of performers, new floats and balloons, and marching bands will surely make it an event to remember for everyone watching.
Tune into NBC or stream it on Peacock at 8:30 a.m. ET on November 28, 2024 and celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving with family and friends.
