Macy’s says its 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade will step off at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 27 with performances from a lineup of major entertainers and a record number of balloons.
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Macy’s is preparing to celebrate the 100th edition of its annual Thanksgiving Day Parade with a star-studded lineup that includes Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah and Keke Palmer, along with Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and Jojo.
The parade will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 27 and will run in all time zones, with performances and on-site segments that also include a tribute to Dolly Parton led by Megan Hilty.
Among the additional featured appearances named for the milestone parade are Melissa Joan Hart, Jack McBrayer, Janet McTeer, Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete, all leading the way for Santa Claus.
Macy’s says the entertainment program will include performances by EJAE, Indigo Girls, Natalie Merchant, Baha Men, Natasha Bedingfield, Blues Traveler, DEVO, Feid, Mckenna Grace, Icona Pop, Il Volo, Wyclef Jean, Jamie Miller, Ryan Peter Murphy, Leslie Odom Jr., Anthony Ramos, RIIZE and Smash Mouth.
The event will also include TV hosts Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker, who are set to return to host the broadcast on NBC and Peacock, the company said. A Spanish-language simulcast on Telemundo will be hosted by Andrea Meza, Aleyda Ortiz and Clovis Nienow.
Macy’s says the 100th parade will feature 100 inflatables in the sky, including Bluey, Scooby-Doo and Hello Kitty, along with new balloons and inflatable elements such as Bluey’s Buckaroo Bob the Minion, Earl the Squirrel, Hello Kitty Big Apple, Joe Cool & Woodstock from “Peanuts,” and Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey.
New parade floats announced for the 2026 lineup include Dashing All the Way with DoorDash; Hogwarts Holiday with HBO; Mr. Peanut Power Plant with Planters; Purina Dog Chow Salute to Service Dogs with Purina Dog Chow; Road Trip to Parade with GEICO; and Macy’s Tony Sarg’s Amazing Marionettes.
The company also listed marching bands representing schools from Indiana, Tennessee, South Carolina, Hawaii, Texas, Alabama, Connecticut, Illinois, as well as the New York Police Department Marching Band and Macy’s Great American Marching Band representing students from all 50 states.
Macy’s says the parade will be preceded by a new documentary, “America’s Parade: 100 Years of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,” set to air Nov. 20 on NBC and begin streaming the next day on Peacock. Macy’s described the film as celebrating the people, artistry and imagination behind the tradition, blending archival moments with a look at preparations, and said it will include interviews with previous performers such as Billy Porter and Andrew Rannells.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade debuted in 1924 and has been held annually, with the exception of a three-year break during World War II.
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