Get ready for the 89th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 26.
The giant event features balloons, floats, marching bands, performance groups, and loads of entertainers.
The 2.5-mile march kicks off at 77th Street, winding its way downtown to the viewing stands in front of the world famous Macy’s of Herald Square.
Children of all ages will love watching the marchers and ogling the giant balloons floating high above the avenue. Bringing up the rear is always the ever popular Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, with Rudolph at the head. Santa and sleigh heralds the end of the parade and the beginning of the holiday season.
Thanksgiving Day Parade, Nov. 26 from at 9 am to noon. Free
Macy’s Herald Square (Broadway and W. 34th Street in Manhattan).