Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an annual parade presented by the U.S. chain store business Macy's. The tradition started in 1924, tying it for the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States along with America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit, with both parades four years younger than the 6abc Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia. The three-hour Macy's event is held in New York City starting at 9:00 a.m. EST on Thanksgiving Day.

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Type: tv

Season: 78

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Duration: 180 minutes

Release: 1948-11-25

Rating: 8

Season 1 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1948-11-25
The 22nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 25, 1948, in New York City starting at 10 a.m. EST. The lineup featured six giant helium balloons, 17 floats, nine bands, and the-one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 2 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1949-11-24
The 23rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 24, 1949, in New York City and broadcast to viewers live on NBC radio and television stations that same day from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. EST.

Season 3 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1950-11-23
The 24th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 23, 1950, in New York City and broadcast to viewers live on NBC radio and television stations that same day from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. EST. The lineup featured six giant helium balloons, 15 floats, 11 marching bands, 25 comedy acts, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 4 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1951-11-22
The 25th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 22, 1951 in New York City.

Season 5 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1952-11-27
The 26th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 27, 1952, in New York City.

Season 6 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1953-11-26
The 27th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 26, 1953, in New York City, and was shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. EST. It was hosted by Merrill Mueller and Dave Garroway. The lineup featured 6 giant character balloons, 11 floats, clowns, marching bands, a host of guest stars, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 7 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1954-11-25
The 28th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 25, 1954, in New York City and was shown to viewers live on NBC that same day.

Season 8 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1955-11-24
The 29th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 24, 1955, in New York City starting at 9:45 a.m. and was shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 11 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Bob Smith. The lineup featured four giant helium balloons, 10 floats, eight marching bands and five drum and bugles corps, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 9 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1956-11-22
The 30th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 22, 1956, in New York City beginning at 9:45 a.m. and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 11 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Ernie Kovacs. The lineup featured three giant helium balloons, nine floats, 12 marching bands, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 10 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1957-11-28
The 31st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 28, 1957, in New York City starting at 9:45 a.m. and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 11 a.m. to noon. It was hosted by David Brinkley and Bert Parks. The lineup featured five giant helium balloons, nine floats, 13 marching bands, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 11 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1958-11-27
The 32nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 27, 1958, in New York City starting at 9:45 a.m. and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 11 a.m. to noon. It was hosted by Bert Parks and Frank Blair. The lineup featured three giant helium balloons, 12 floats, marching bands from across the nation, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 12 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1959-11-26
The 33rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 26, 1959, in New York City starting at 9:45 a.m. and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 11 a.m. to noon. It was hosted by Bill Wendell and Gene Rayburn. The lineup feature three giant helium balloons, 15 floats, 10 marching bands, thousands of participants, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 13 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1960-11-24
The 34th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 24, 1960, in New York City, and was shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9:45 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Buffalo Bob Smith and Paul Tripp. The lineup featured four giant character balloons, ten floats, hundreds of clowns, marching bands, a host of guest stars, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 14 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1961-11-23
The 35th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 23, 1961, in New York City and was shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9:15 a.m to noon. NBC's official coverage was hosted by Ed Herlihy and Lindsey Nelson.

Season 15 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1962-11-22
The 36th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 22, 1962 in New York City, beginning at 9:15 a.m., and was shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 11 a.m. to noon. It was hosted by Bud Palmer and Chris Schenkel. The lineup featured five giant helium balloons, 21 floats, 12 marching bands, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 16 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1963-11-28
The 37th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 28, 1963 in New York City, and was shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 10 to 11:30 a.m. EST. It was hosted by Lorne Greene and Betty White. The lineup featured six giant helium balloons, 21 floats, 12 marching bands, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 17 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1964-11-26
The 38th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 26, 1964, in New York City starting at 9 a.m. and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 10 to 11:30 a.m. EST. It was hosted by Lorne Greene and Betty White. The lineup featured six giant helium balloons, 20 floats, 12 marching bands, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 18 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1965-11-25
The 39th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 25, 1965 in New York City, and was shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 10 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Lorne Greene and Betty White.

Season 19 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1966-11-24
The 40th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 24, 1966, in New York City starting at 9 a.m. and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 10 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Lorne Greene and Betty White. The lineup featured 10 giant character balloons, 17 floats, 13 marching bands, a host of celebrity appearances, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 20 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1967-11-23
The 41st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 23, 1967 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Lorne Greene and Betty White. Participating celebrities included The Happenings, Bobby Vee, Bruce Yarnell, Jack Greene, Vikki Carr, and Dionne Warwick.

Season 21 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1968-11-28
The 42nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 28th, 1968 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Lorne Greene, Betty White, and Joe Garagiola. Participating celebrities included the likes of Shirley Jones, Jack Cassidy, The Banana Splits, William Shanter, Jerry Vale, and Bobby Vinton.

Season 22 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1969-11-27
The 43rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 27, 1969, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Lorne Greene, Betty White, and Joe Garagiola. Participating celebrities included Guy Lombardo & The Royal Canadians, Melanie, The Four Seasons, David Houston, and Richard W. Leibert.

Season 23 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1970-11-26
The 44th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 26th, 1970 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST. It was hosted by Lorne Greene, Betty White, and Joe Garagiola. Participating celebrities included Brenda Lee, Billy Kidd, The Lettermen, Hank Williams Jr., Eddie Albert, and Scatman Crothers.

Season 24 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1971-11-25
The 45th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 25th, 1971 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Lorne Greene and Betty White. Participating celebrities included the likes of The Temptations, Tommy Tune, Lynn Anderson, Bobby Vinton, Sonny James, and Paul Lavalle.

Season 25 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1972-11-23
The 46th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 23, 1972, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Lorne Greene, Betty White, Joe Garagiola, and Phyllis George. Participating celebrities included the likes of Cathy Rigby, Danny Bonaduce, Freda Payne, Donna Fargo, Rick Springfield, Bill Anderson, and Tommy Cash.

Season 26 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1973-11-22
The 47th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 22, 1973, in New York City and broadcast to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9:30 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Kent McCord, Martin Milner, and Pat Boone. The lineup featured eight giant helium balloons, 31 floats, and 16 marching bands.

Season 27 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1974-11-28
The 48th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 28, 1974, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by David Hartman, Karen Grassle, and Ed McMahon.

Season 28 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1975-11-27
The 49th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 27th, 1975, in New York City starting at 9:30 a.m. and was shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 10 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Peter Marshall, Helen Reddy, and Ed McMahon. The lineup included nine giant character balloons, 35 floats, 13 marching bands, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 29 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1976-11-25
The 50th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 25th, 1976 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by McLean Stevenson, Della Reese, and Ed McMahon. The lineup featured nine giant character balloons, 19 floats, 13 marching bands, more than 450 clowns, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 30 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1977-11-24
The 51st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 24, 1977 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to 12 noon EST. It was hosted by Ed McMahon and Bryant Gumbel. The lineup featured nine balloons, 29 floats, 12 marching bands, and more than 1,000 marchers.

Season 31 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1978-11-23
The 52nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 23, 1978 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon. It was hosted by Ed McMahon and Bryant Gumbel. The lineup featured nine giant helium balloons, 29 floats, 12 marching bands, thousands of marchers, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 32 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1979-11-22
The 53rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 22, 1979 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Ed McMahon and Bryant Gumbel. The lineup featured eight giant character balloons, 27 floats, 11 marching bands, dozens of clowns, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 33 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1980-11-27
The 54th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 27, 1980 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Ed McMahon and Bryant Gumbel. Participating celebrities included Sister Sledge, The Spinners, Dean Butler, Melba Moore, Stephanie Mills, and Captain & Tennille.

Season 34 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1981-11-26
The 55th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 26, 1981 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Ed McMahon and Regis Philbin. The lineup featured nine giant character balloons, 18 floats, 12 push floats, and 14 marching bands.

Season 35 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1982-11-25
The 56th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 25, 1982 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Bryant Gumbel and Sarah Purcell. The lineup featured nine giant character balloons, 18 floats, 12 bands, and more than 5,000 participants.

Season 36 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1983-11-24
The 57th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 24, 1983 in New York City, and was shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Bryant Gumbel and Sarah Purcell. Participating celebrities included the likes of Lynn Anderson, Peter Billingsley, Mary Jo Catlett, Tommy Tune, Twiggy, and Vanessa Williams.

Season 37 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1984-11-22
The 58th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 22, 1984 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Bryant Gumbel, Stepfanie Kramer, and Pat Sajak. The lineup featured nine giant helium character balloons, 18 floats, 12 marching bands, and dozens of clowns.

Season 38 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1985-11-28
The 59th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 28, 1985 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Pat Sajak, Bert Convy, and Phylicia Ayers-Allen. Participating celebrities included the likes of Tony Bennett, Rosemary Clooney, Rue McClanahan, New Edition, James Coco, and Lee Greenwood.

Season 39 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1986-11-27
The 60th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 27, 1986 in New York City, and telecasted live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Pat Sajak and Stepfanie Kramer. The lineup featured nine giant character balloons, 20 floats, 24 novelty balloons, 11 toy floats, 15 marching bands, more than 2,500 cheerleaders and dancers, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 40 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1987-11-26
The 61st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 26, 1987, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST, with the NBC broadcast being hosted by Willard Scott and Mary Hart. The participating celebrities included the likes of Rita Coolidge, The Oak Ridge Boys, Bobby Vinton, Phylicia Rashad, Judy Kaye and Jill Schulz.

Season 41 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1988-11-24
The 62nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 24, 1988, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Willard Scott and Sandy Duncan. The lineup featured 10 giant helium balloons, 26 novelty balloons, 23 floats, 13 marching bands, a host of musical stars, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 42 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1989-11-23
The 63rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 23, 1989 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Willard Scott, Deborah Norville, and ALF. Participating celebrities included Jill Schulz, Melba Moore, Buddy Hackett, Clint Black, Candace Cameron, and Jodie Sweetin.

Season 43 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1990-11-22
The 64th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 22, 1990 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Willard Scott and Deborah Norville. The lineup featured 12 giant character balloons, 23 novelty balloons, 22 floats, and more than 2,500 participants.

Season 44 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1991-11-28
The 65th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 28, 1991 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Willard Scott and Katie Couric. Participating celebrities included Kelsey Grammer, Boyz II Men, The Lawrence Brothers, Kathleen Battle, Raven-Symoné, and Jennifer Holiday.

Season 45 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1992-11-26
The 66th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 26, 1992 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST, with the broadcast being hosted by Willard Scott and Katie Couric. Participating celebrities included the likes of Michael Feinstein, Shari Lewis, Mac Davis, Cheech Martin, Regina Belle and Peabo Bryson.

Season 46 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1993-11-25
The 67th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 25, 1993 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST, which was hosted by Willard Scott and Katie Couric. Participating celebrities included the likes of Stevie Wonder, Debbie Reynolds, Kelsey Grammer, Shari Lewis, Dave Thomas, and Joey Lawrence.

Season 47 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1994-11-24
The 68th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 24, 1994, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. The broadcast was hosted by Willard Scott and Katie Couric. The lineup featured 16 giant helium balloons, 21 novelty balloons, 19 floats, 13 marching bands, a host of musical stars, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 48 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1995-11-23
The 69th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 23, 1995, in New York City and shown to viewers on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Katie Couric, Willard Scott and Al Roker. The lineup featured 18 giant helium balloons, 23 novelty balloons, 32 floats and four falloons, 14 marching bands, a host of celebrities, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 49 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1996-11-28
The 70th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 28, 1996 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Katie Couric, Willard Scott and Al Roker. The lineup featured 15 giant character balloons, 26 novelty balloons, 31 floats and falloons, 33 clown units, 13 marching bands, and a host of celebrity appearances.

Season 50 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1997-11-27
The 71st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 27, 1997, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Katie Couric, Willard Scott, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 14 giant balloons, 18 novelty balloons, 21 floats, six toy floats, seven falloons, 14 marching bands, 44 clown units, stars from stage, screen, and television, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 51 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1998-11-26
The 72nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 26, 1998, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Katie Couric, Matt Lauer, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 12 giant helium balloons, 19 novelty balloons, 18 floats and five falloons, six toy floats, 12 marching bands, 11 special groups, 38 clown units, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 52 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
1999-11-25
The 73rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 25, 1999 in New York City, and shown to viewers on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Katie Couric, Matt Lauer, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 12 giant balloons, 19 novelty balloons, 26 floats and falloons, six toy floats, 14 marching/novelty bands, 35 clown units, and a host of celebrity performers.

Season 53 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2000-11-23
The 74th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 23, 2000, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Katie Couric, Matt Lauer, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 15 giant helium balloons, 16 novelty balloons, 20 floats and falloons, seven toy floats, 14 marching bands, 11 special groups, a host of celebrity performers, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 54 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2001-11-22
The 75th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 22, 2001, in New York City and shown to viewers on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Katie Couric, Matt Lauer and Al Roker. The lineup featured 15 giant helium balloons, 15 novelty balloons, 28 floats and falloons, five toy floats, nine specialty units, 30 clown groups, 14 large dance and music groups, 12 marching bands, celebrities from the stage and screen, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 55 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2002-11-28
The 76th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 28, 2002, in New York City and broadcast live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. The telecast was hosted by Katie Couric, Matt Lauer, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 14 giant helium balloons, 28 floats and four toy floats, 10 novelty balloons, 500 clowns, 12 marching bands, 1,000 cheerleaders, scores of celebrities, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 56 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2003-11-27
The 77th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 27, 2003, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Katie Couric, Matt Lauer, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 15 giant character balloons, 21 floats and falloons, ten high school and college marching bands, eight performance groups, 30 clown groups, ten large singing and theatrical groups, a host of celebrity performers, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 57 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2004-11-25
The 78th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 25, 2004, in New York City and broadcast live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. The telecast was hosted by Katie Couric, Matt Lauer, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 15 giant helium balloons, 25 floats, two toy floats, 16 novelty balloons, 500 clowns, 10 marching bands, 800 cheerleaders, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 58 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2005-11-24
The 79th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 24, 2005, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Katie Couric, Matt Lauer and Al Roker. The lineup featured 14 giant helium balloons, 28 novelty/ornament balloons and balloonicles, 27 floats, 10 marching bands, 1,600 cheerleaders, a host of celebrities and large performance groups, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 59 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2006-11-23
The 80th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 23, 2006, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 12 giant helium character balloons, 48 novelty/ornament balloons, balloonheads and balloonicles, 33 floats, nine marching bands, more than 1,200 cheerleaders/dancers, 800 clowns, a host of celebrities and large performance groups, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 60 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2007-11-22
The 81st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 22, 2007, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 11 giant helium balloons, 31 novelty/ornament balloons and balloonicles, 24 floats, 11 marching bands, over 1,900 cheerleaders, dancers, singers and performers, 800 clowns, a host of celebrity performers, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 61 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2008-11-27
The 82nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 27, 2008, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 13 giant helium balloons, 35 novelty/ornament balloons, balloonheads and balloonicles, 28 floats, 10 marching bands, 1,700 cheerleaders, dancers, singers and performers, 900 clowns, a host of celebrity performers, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 62 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2009-11-26
The 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 26, 2009 in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST, being hosted by Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira and Al Roker. The lineup featured 15 giant helium character balloons, 35 novelty/ornament balloons, balloonheads and balloonicles, 24 floats, 10 marching bands, 1,500 cheerleaders, dancers, singers and performers, 800 clowns, a host of celebrity performers, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 63 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2010-11-25
The 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 25, 2010, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. The broadcast was hosted by Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 15 giant character balloons, 43 novelty/ornament balloons, balloonicles and balloonheads, 27 floats, 12 marching bands, 1,600 cheerleaders, dancers and performance group members, 800 clowns, a host of celebrity performers, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 64 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2011-11-24
The 85th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 24, 2011, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Matt Lauer, Ann Curry, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 15 giant character balloons, 44 novelty and specialty inflatables, 27 floats, 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, 800 clowns, 11 marching bands, a host of celebrity performers, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 65 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2012-11-22
The 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 22, 2012, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 16 giant helium balloons, 40 novelty/ornament balloons, balloonicles, balloonheads and trycaloons, 28 floats, 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, 900 clowns, 11 marching bands, a host of celebrity performers and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 66 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2013-11-28
The 87th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 28, 2013 in New York City, and shown to viewers on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker. The lineup featured 15 giant helium balloons, 37 novelty/ornament balloons, balloonicles, balloonheads and trycaloons, 30 floats, 1,600 cheerleaders and dancers, 900 clowns, 11 marching bands, and a host of celebrity performers.

Season 67 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2014-11-27
The 88th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 27, 2014, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 16 giant helium balloons, 33 novelty/ornament balloons, balloonicles, balloonheads and trycaloons, 27 floats, 1,300 cheerleaders and dancers, 1000 clowns, 12 marching bands, a host of celebrity performers, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 68 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2015-11-26
The 89th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 26, 2015 in New York City, and shown to viewers on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker. The lineup featured 17 giant helium character balloons, 24 novelty/ornament balloons, balloonicles and trycaloons, 27 floats, 1,100 cheerleaders and dancers, more than 1,000 clowns, 12 marching bands, a host of celebrity performers, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 69 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2016-11-24
The 90th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 24, 2016, in New York City and shown to viewers on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 16 giant helium balloons, 27 novelty/ornament balloons, balloonicles and trycaloons, 26 floats, 1,100 cheerleaders and dancers, more than 1,000 clowns, 16 marching bands and performance groups, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 70 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2017-11-23
The 91st Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 23, 2017, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 17 giant helium character balloons, 28 legacy balloons, balloonicles, balloonheads and trycaloons, 26 floats, 1,100 cheerleaders and dancers, more than 1,000 clowns, 12 marching bands, six performance groups, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 71 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2018-11-22
The 92nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 22, 2018, in New York City and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker. The lineup featured 16 giant helium character balloons, 26 floats, 43 novelty and heritage inflatables, more than 1,000 clowns, 12 marching bands, 1,200 cheerleaders and dancers, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 72 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2019-11-28
The 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 28, 2019, in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 16 giant character balloons, 26 floats, 40 novelty and heritage inflatables, more than 1,000 clowns, 11 marching bands, 1,200 cheerleaders and dancers, a host of musical stars, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 73 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2020-11-26
The 94th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade aired on NBC on November 26, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker. The event is notable for taking place in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the Parade's workforce being reduced by 88% and the event itself being filmed over the course of three days.

Season 74 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2021-11-25
The 95th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 25, 2021, in New York City and was shown to viewers live on NBC and Peacock that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 15 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 36 novelty and heritage inflatables, more than 800 clowns, 10 marching bands and 9 performance groups, a host of musical stars, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 75 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2022-11-24
The 96th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 24, 2022, in New York City starting at 8:45 a.m., and was shown to viewers live on NBC and Peacock that same day from 9 a.m. to noon EST. The broadcast was hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Dylan Dreyer. The lineup featured 16 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 40 novelty and heritage inflatables, more than 700 clowns, 12 marching bands and 10 performance groups, a host of musical stars, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 76 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2023-11-23
The 97th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 23, 2023, in New York City, and shown to viewers live on NBC and Peacock that same day from 8:30 a.m. to noon EST. The broadcast was hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker. The lineup featured 16 giant helium balloons, 33 heritage and novelty balloons, 26 floats, more than 700 clowns, 12 marching bands, nine performance groups, a host of musical stars, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 77 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2024-11-28
The 98th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was held on November 28, 2024, in New York City and was shown to viewers live on NBC and Peacock that same day from 8:30 a.m. to noon EST. It was hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker. The lineup featured 17 giant helium balloons, 15 heritage and novelty balloons, 27 floats, more than 700 clowns, 11 marching bands, 10 performance groups, a host of musical stars, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.

Season 78 - Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2025-11-27
The 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to be held on November 27, 2025, in New York City and will be broadcast to viewers live on NBC and Peacock that same day from 8:30 a.m. to noon EST. It will be hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker. The lineup will feature 18 giant helium balloons, 33 mid-sized balloons, 29 floats, 33 clown groups, 11 marching bands, nine performance groups, a host of musical stars, and the one-and-only Santa Claus.