{"id":401952,"date":"2025-11-24T19:31:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/401952\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T19:31:26","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T19:31:26","slug":"start-time-for-macys-thanksgiving-day-parade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/401952\/","title":{"rendered":"Start time for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Thanksgiving <\/p>\n

NEW YORK<\/strong> – The 99th annual Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade<\/a> kicks off this Thursday, Nov. 27, in New York City, with its signature mix of giant balloons, Broadway numbers, floats and festive performances.<\/p>\n

When does the parade start? <\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

The parade begins at 8:30 a.m. EST, and will run for about three and a half hours, concluding around noon.<\/p>\n

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MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE — Uptown — Pictured: Tom Turkey float — (Photo by: Ralph Bavaro\/NBC via Getty Images) <\/p>\n

It will air live on NBC and stream simultaneously on Peacock across all U.S. time zones. A Spanish-language simulcast will also be available on Telemundo.<\/p>\n

Where does the parade take place? <\/p>\n

The 2.5-mile route winds through the heart of Manhattan, starting at West 77th Street and Central Park West on the Upper West Side.<\/p>\n

From there, it travels south to Columbus Circle, turns east onto Central Park South and then heads down 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) before ending in front of Macy\u2019s Herald Square flagship store at West 34th Street.<\/p>\n

Public viewing is available along most of Central Park West and 6th Avenue, with crowds often gathering before sunrise to secure the best vantage points.<\/p>\n

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 28: A participant jumps during the Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Kena Betancur\/Getty Images) <\/p>\n

The NYPD manages all public viewing areas and safety logistics, and grandstand seating near Herald Square is reserved for invited guests only.<\/p>\n

What time should spectators arrive? <\/p>\n

If you plan to see the parade in person, expect an early morning. Spectators typically start lining up around 6 a.m. \u2014 sometimes earlier \u2014 especially along the most popular viewing stretches near Central Park.<\/p>\n

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MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE — Downtown — Pictured: The Radio City Rockettes — (Photo by: Peter Kramer\/NBC via Getty Images) <\/p>\n

The first floats and balloons usually reach midtown around 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

How to watch from home <\/p>\n

For those staying cozy indoors, the parade will be broadcast live on NBC and streamed on Peacock, beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET \/ 5:30 a.m. PT.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Viewers can check local listings for additional encore airings later in the day.<\/p>\n

What to expect this year <\/p>\n

The 2025 parade will feature more than 30 giant balloons, nearly 30 floats, 11 marching bands and dozens of celebrity performances. As always, the morning culminates with a show-stopping finale from the Radio City Rockettes \u2014 and, of course, the arrival of Santa Claus, marking the official start of the holiday season.<\/p>\n

\"Macy's <\/p>\n

The Source:<\/b> This report is based on information from Macy’s official website.<\/p>\n

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