The iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back for its 99th edition. Here’s the lineup of artists performing live this year.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025: Here’s who will perform
This Thursday, Nov. 27, millions of Americans will gather to celebrate one of the country’s oldest and most anticipated holidays: Thanksgiving. A hallmark of this day is undoubtedly the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which in 2025 marks its 99th edition.
What to Expect at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off in the early hours of Thanksgiving Day, serving as the inaugural event not only for the holiday but for the festive season as a whole. The event takes place in New York City, with the parade route starting at 8:30 a.m. ET. It winds through some of the Big Apple’s most iconic streets, culminating at Macy’s Herald Square by noon.
For three hours, the streets of New York City will be filled with impressive balloons, iconic floats, and live performances, parading over 2.5 miles. The parade begins at West 77th Street and Central Park West and ends at Macy’s Herald Square.
According to the official event website, the 2025 Macy’s Parade will feature 34 balloons, 28 floats, 11 marching bands, 28 musical performances, and 33 clown crews. Expect to see beloved characters like Minnie Mouse, Spider-Man, Pikachu & Eevee, Goku, Snoopy, Ronald McDonald, Stuart the Minion, and SpongeBob & Gary, among others.
Cynthia Erivo is kicking off this year's @Macys Thanksgiving Day parade 🦃 pic.twitter.com/b1ArpA3Nk4
— Late Night with Seth Meyers (@LateNightSeth) November 24, 2025
Who’s Performing at the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
As for the musical acts, the confirmed artists performing at this year’s parade include:
- Busta Rhymes
- Calum Scott
- Christopher Jackson
- Ciara, Colbie Caillat
- Cynthia Erivo
- Darlene Love
- Debbie Gibson
- Drew Baldridge
- EJAE,
- Audrey Nuna & Rei Ami
- Foreigner
- Gavin DeGraw
- Jewel
- Kool & the Gang
- Lainey Wilson
- Lauren Spencer Smith
- Lil Jon, Luísa Sonza
- Matteo Bocelli
- Meg Donnelly
- Mickey Guyton
- Mr. Fantasy
- Roman Mejia
- Russell Dickerson
- Shaggy
- Taylor Momsen
- Teyana Taylor
- Tiler Peck
Get ready for a spectacular celebration filled with music, entertainment, and holiday cheer!
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Original article written by Daniela Barrera, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Greg Heilman
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