Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Marks 99th Edition with Dazzling Lineup

The 99th edition of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to air live across all U.S. time zones on NBC and Peacock on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. Hosted by TODAY anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker, the nationally televised broadcast will feature the annual mix of larger-than-life balloons, celebrity-packed performances, marching bands, and floats, culminating in the arrival of Santa Claus.

This year's parade will showcase a range of musical highlights, including the daytime debut of the singing voices of HUNTR/X, the fictional K-pop girl group featured in Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters. Additional performances are scheduled from EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI, along with Broadway productions Buena Vista Social Club, Just in Time, and Ragtime.

The parade will also feature over 5,000 volunteers, 32 massive character balloons, 27 floats, and a lineup of marching bands from across the globe. Among the new balloon and float debuts for 2025 are Buzz Lightyear, PAC-MAN, Shrek's Onion Carriage, and Mario, alongside KPop Demon Hunters characters Derpy Tiger and Sussie.