NEW YORK — 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 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. What time does the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade start? For the second year in a row, the Nov. 28 parade starts at 8:30 a.
m., in all time zones. What channel is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade on? It will be on NBC and Channel 2, available with an antenna or through cable and satellite providers.
What if I want to stream it? For cord cutters, the parade is being simulcast on Peacock and an encore telecast begins at 2 p.m. EST/PST.
A Spanish language simulcast will also be on Telemundo. What's the weather going to be like? Not bad — forecasts call for temperatures in the upper-40s with clouds and winds around 10 mph. New York City law prohibits Macy’s from flying the full-size balloons if sustained winds exceed 23 mph or wind gusts are over 35 mph.
Who are some of the stars performing? This year is starrier than ever. Grammy-, Oscar-, Emmy- and Tony.