The iconic balloons and creative floats are back in the Big Apple on Thanksgiving.

The 99 th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to be held on Nov. 27—an event that brings more than 3.5 million spectators to New York City and 50 million-plus viewers at home, kicking off the holiday season. The parade will be hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker and broadcast on NBC.

This year's lineup will feature 18 giant helium balloons, 33 mid-sized balloons, 29 floats, 33 clown groups, 11 marching bands, nine performance groups, and a host of musical stars.

Here's what to know about where to watch the 99 th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

What time does the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade start?

The 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade begins at 6:30 a.m. MT/ 7:3

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