how long is macy's thanksgiving day parade

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade typically lasts about 3.5 hours, running from roughly 8:30 a.m. to noon Eastern Time each year.

Quick Scoop: Parade Length

• The parade is scheduled for about 3.5 hours from step-off to the finale at Macy’s Herald Square.

• In recent years, it has started around 8:30 a.m. ET and wrapped up by 12:00 p.m. ET, both for in-person spectators and TV/streaming audiences.

• The route is about 2.5 miles through Manhattan, and the timing can vary slightly year to year depending on performances and delays, but it is still planned as a 3.5‑hour event.

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