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FILE - The Stuart the Minion balloon floats appears during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 24, 2022, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

How to watch and stream the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The holiday season really kicks off when the massive helium balloons start floating through New York

By MARK KENNEDY
Published - Nov 27, 2024, 11:21 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 05:11 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday season really kicks off when the massive helium balloons start floating through New York. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade — two years away from its 100th birthday — this year will feature 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, 10 performance groups and more stars than can fit around a table.

The parade begins rain or shine on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and ends at Macy’s Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street, which serves as a stage and backdrop for performances.

Here’s key things to know about the parade and how to watch it.

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