Event · Midtown

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Giant balloons of pop-culture characters above the avenues, with floats, bands and Broadway performers – the city's start to the holiday season.

What	Event
Where	Midtown, Manhattan
Address	Ends at Macy's Herald Square, 151 W. 34th St., New York, NY 10001
Season and hours	Thursday 26 November 2026 – the parade's 100th anniversary, with a record 100 inflatables.
Getting there	About 5 min by subway from New York

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Checked on nyctourism.com, macys.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.