Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade live updates: Best performances, videos

Happy Thanksgiving 2025 everyone! If you're here, you're probably sitting down in the morning to watch the annual event that kicks off every Turkey Day: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

This year, it's the 99th annual edition of the parade on Thursday that runs through Manhattan, with all the balloons, floats and performers that you love to watch. We decided it would be fun to watch along with you with live updates on the best performances, moments and social media buzz that pops up along the way.

Follow along with us as we blog live updates from the parade on Thursday morning. Enjoy!

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Lil Jon's performance was totally lit

Lil Jon performed the holiday classic "Turn Down for What" on a Toys R' Us float with Geoffrey the Giraffe. It was as epic as you think it was.

Busta Rhymes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was the best

Nothing says Thanksgiving like a Busta Rhymes and TMNT collab. We don't make the rules.

Jewel brought the 90s nostalgia

Why does Jewel sound so perfect? It's 1996 all over again.

Shaggy's medley was so unexpectedly needed

In case anyone forgot, Shaggy has some serious hits. He performed a lovely medley of his top songs, and people were hyped. Here's what they said:

The Labubu float was so good

The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade had the one and only Labubu float.

The Pikachu balloon is already deflated

The Pikachu balloon suffered an injury on the parade route: a deflated tail. Justice for Pikachu!

Al Roker surprised a child with Rockettes tickets

Al Roker attempted to surprise a young girl with tickets to see the Radio City Rockettes. There's just one problem. "I did that yesterday," she said in a hysterically awkward moment.

Cynthia Erivo was absolutely incredible to open the show

Here's a snippet. WOW!

What's the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route?

Here you go!

What are all the new balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year?

You'll see names like Mario, Shrek and Derpy Tiger.

Who are all the performers at the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade?

We've got a list of those here, from Ciara to Cynthia Erivo.

Which Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade floats will you see this year?

We have the full list here including the new ones you'll see.

What time does the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade start?

It'll be at 8:30 a.m. ET.