The holiday season really kicks off when the massive helium balloons start floating through New York.
For the third year in a row, Thursday’s parade starts at 8:30 a.m. ET (instead of 9 a.m.) and will be on NBC, available with an antenna or through cable and satellite providers.
When is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place in New York City on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. ET.
What time does the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade start?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade starts at 8:30 a.m. ET.
What channel is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on?
It will be on NBC, available with an antenna or through cable and satellite providers.
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How to stream the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade
For cord cutters, the parade is being simulcast on Peacock and an encore telecast begins at 2 p.m. ET/PT. A Spanish language simulcast will also be on Telemundo.
How long does the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade run?
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade runs until 12 p.m. ET on Thursday.
Where does the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade start?
The parade begins at West 77th Street and Central Park West at 8:30 a.m.
What is the route of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
The parade starts on the Upper West Side at West 77th Street and Central Park West.
The balloons, floats and bands will then run along Central Park West from West 77th Street to West 59th Street. It will go around Columbus Circle and east on Central Park South.
From Central Park South, the parade will turn down 6th Avenue. The parade will run down 6th Avenue to Macy’s Herald Square on West 34th Street.
