Macy’s is one of the top spots that Americans choose when it’s Thanksgiving, not only for its exciting Thanksgiving deals and offers but also for the grand parade that it organises. It has now become a tradition for many American households to join the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade either physically or by attending the live telecast through TV Channels.
Here in this article, we shall learn all the necessary things about Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023 – the time, the hosts, the clowns, the performers, the live broadcasting channels, all at once.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023 Live
On every Thanksgiving, you will find the majority of Americans glued to their television screens. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a televised celebration that has now become a traditional event in the streets of New York City.
“Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023 Live starts at 9:00 AM ET”.
Macy’s first-ever Thanksgiving Parade was in the year 1924. It has almost been a century and this year marks the 97th edition of this extravaganza.
Why is this parade so special you may ask? It is because of the grandeur it has. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023 is supposed to feature several performers, musical stars and hosts.
Thanksgiving Parade Specials
The highlights being the 16 giant balloons, 28 floats that would include Baby Shark, The Wondership, Geoffrey’s Dazzling Dance Party, etc., 12 marching bands, all mingling into one harmonious celebration of Thanksgiving Day. It is indeed Grand!
The Parade is so grand and has never been halted except during a world war. Since 1924, Americans have witnessed the upgradation of various elements that makes the parade humongous, such as the giant balloons.
In fact, the organizers have arranged a new event called the Balloon Fest Day to showcase some of its monstrous balloons prior to Thanksgiving Day.
This year Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade lineup is supposed to include a special giant balloon by Fox Sports, named as “Striker, a US Soccer Star”, representing the players of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
So, what are the things you can expect this year on Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade?
- Balloons
- Balloonicles
- Floats
- Marching Bands
- Clowns
- Performers
- Performance Groups
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Time
23rd November 2023 is the date. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will be held at the heart of New York, starting from 9:00 am till noon. The parade is likely to begin at West 77th Street &Central Park, West, moving on to Central Park West, Columbus Circle, Central Park South & 6th Avenue, and finally reaching its destination – Macy’s Herald Square.
Where to Watch Thanksgiving Parade 2023
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023 will air on two popular channels – NBC and Peacock. You may stream the Parade in either of these two channels live on Thursday, 23rd November from 9:00 am to 12 noon across all time zones.
It is estimated that over 44 million people watch the Television broadcast of Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade every year.
Who’s hosting the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will have three incredible hosts –
- Savannah Guthrie – An American journalist who has been hosting the parade since 2012.
- HodaKotb – She is the main anchor of NBC News morning show TODAY. She has hosted the parade since 2018.
- Al Roker – The current weather anchor of NBC has held his position as Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade host since 1995, making him the oldest of the lot. He is famously known as the “uptown” host whose main purpose is to cut the ribbon during the ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the beginning of the parade.
Who’s performing in the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
Along with watching the giant balloon fly seamlessly, the viewers will also be entertained with some magical performances by the most incredible artists. Check out the list below: –
Performers
- Betty Who – A break-through artist from 2014 who will align with the theme of girl power at the parade.
- Big Time Rush – Four former hockey players that formed a boy band in 2009 will surprise us with their newest songs at the parade.
- CAM – A country music star who is to make an appearance alongside one of the new floats of the Parade – Wondership.
- Fitz and the Tantrums – This group of performers is to turn up the heat on the dancefloor with their new album.
- Gloria, Sasha & Emily Estefan – Gloria Estefan, a Grammy-winning singer collaborates with her daughter and grandson to give us a magical experience with the Balsam Hill float.
- Jordin Sparks – Her incredible moves are to set the perfect move for the celebration this year.
- Joss Stone – She will present her songs live for us to rejoice then with the Hallmark Channel float.
- Kim Franklin – The 16-time Grammy Winner will be joining the Parade, performing on the ‘Christmas in Town Square’ float from Lifetime.
- Miss America Emma Broyles
- Paula Abdul – The famous judge of hit shows like American Idol, The X Factor and So You Think You Can Dance.
- Sean Paul – You know it’s all fun partying with artists like Sean Paul because of his amazing collaborations.
- Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue – Orleans Avenue is the band that will be backing him up while he sprinkles his magic on the Celebration Gator Parade float.
- Ziggy Marley – He will be releasing his deluxe version on ‘More Family Time’ and will appear on Nickelodeon’s Float in the parade.
Performance Groups
- Ballet Hispanico
- Big Apple Circus
- Boss Kids
- Fusion Winter Guard
- Kilgore College Rangerettes
- Phantom Limb Company
- Spirit of America Dance Stars
- Spirit of America Cheer
- St. John’s Dance Group
- The Sigma Gamma Rho Centennial Steppers
Conclusion
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the biggest events that Americans look forward to. There’s no way you should miss it. Stream the parade live or simply walk along the routes of the Parade to experience the extravaganza.