The Radio City Rockettes typically perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade during the NBC television broadcast, not continuously along the parade route.

When they appear in the parade

  • The Rockettes usually do a featured performance in front of Macy’s Herald Square in Manhattan, which is the central televised performance area for the parade.
  • Their number is pre‑choreographed for TV and slotted into the parade’s running order, so you see them during one specific segment rather than spread throughout the entire parade.

Do they travel the route?

  • The Rockettes are known for their stage show at Radio City Music Hall and are treated in the parade more like a special performance act than a standard float or marching band.
  • As a result, they are best thought of as a “TV performance stop” at Macy’s rather than a group that marches or dances the full parade route.

How to know the exact time

  • Exact timing of their on‑air performance can vary slightly year to year depending on parade pacing, commercials, and production decisions.
  • To catch them for sure, plan to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast from the start, as their performance is typically scheduled in the main block of headline acts rather than near the very end.

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