96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day in Date, Opening Hours, Route, Balloons, How to Join?
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New York 2023
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Day in New York 96th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place on Thursday, November 23, 2023. As in years past, the parade kicks off at 9:00 AM EST in Uptown Manhattan and will march down to Macy’s flagship store at Herald Square in Midtown, ending around 12:00 PM EST.
Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023 Time: 7:30 PM 10:30 PM
Address: West 77th Street & Central Park West New York, USA
Website: https://www.macys.com
Direction: View Google direction here.
About Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Opening theme: New York, New York
Ending theme: Santa Claus Arrives to the Parade
Original network: NBC
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual parade in New York City presented by the U.S. based department store chain Macy’s. The Parade first took place in 1924, tying it for the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States with America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit with both parades being four years younger than Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Route
There are 2.5 miles of public viewing along the NYC route this year.
| Starting Point | W. 77th Street & Central Park West |
| From Central Park West | Parade marches south down Central Park West for 18 blocks to Columbus Circle. |
| From Columbus Circle | Parade turns onto Central Park South and heads east to 6th Avenue. |
| From Central Park South & 6th Avenue | Parade turns onto 6th Avenue and heads south to 34th Street. |
| 6th Avenue | Parade marches south down 6th Avenue for 25 blocks to 34th Street. |
| 34th Street | Parade turns west onto 34th Street to 7th Avenue. |
| Ending Point | Macy’s Herald Square at 34th Street & 7th Avenue |
How to Join Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade?
Application Fees: $30.00
- Visit https://www.macys.com
- Complete the Online application form for all requires field.
- Upload a high-resolution color photograph of the entire Band in uniform.
- Band resume including (Competitions and ratings, Parades and/or festivals and Awards and special honors)
- Upload a Band Director’s biography, audio-visual recording of the band performing a complete drill (march-thru or parade format
- performances are not acceptable). Please ensure it has the best audio and video quality possible
- Upload letters or recommendation from music educators and/or parade/festival directors
- Upload press/promotional materials (newspaper clippings, programs, etc.)
- Click “Apply”
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade Balloons
How many Balloons are in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
- 20 Balloons.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloonicles
Who is performing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in 2023?
- Captain Minnie Mouse and Friends (Magic Meets the Sea)
- The Cast of Sesame Street (1-2-3 Sesame Street)
- Macy’s Singing Christmas Tree Choir (Macy’s Singing Christmas Tree)
- Ronald McDonald, Grimace and Hamburglar (Big Red Shoe Car)
- Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus (Santa’s Sleigh)
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade Floats
*For more details visit here.
How many floats are in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
- 26 floats.
Where is the best place to see the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade?
- Bottom line
Where can I watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on TV?
- The Macy’s Thanksgiving parade will air nationwide on NBC from 9 a.m. to 12 p. m in all time zones
Where can I watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade 2023?
- Central Park West
Will grandstand seating be available?
- Unfortunately, limited seating areas are not available to the general public & tickets are not for sale.
Can I buy a copy of the Parade broadcast?
- This annual event is a live event & unfortunately, no reproductions of the broadcast are available for sale or distribution
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Official partners
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Gallery
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