The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2025 is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, in New York City, starting at about 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Parade date and time

  • The 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is set for Thursday, November 27, 2025.
  • The live broadcast and parade step-off are scheduled to begin around 8:30 a.m. ET, with the event running roughly 3.5 hours into late morning.

Where it takes place

  • The parade is held in Manhattan, New York City, following its traditional Thanksgiving morning route toward Macy’s Herald Square.
  • It features giant character balloons, floats, marching bands, and a finale with Santa Claus to kick off the holiday season.

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