Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024: Here’s who will perform
The iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back for its 98th edition. Here’s the lineup of artists performing live this year.
This Thursday, November 28, 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 2024 marks its 98th edition.
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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 2024 Macy’s Parade will feature a total of seven balloonicles, 34 floats, 11 marching bands, 28 musical performances, and 22 giant balloons. Expect to see beloved characters like Minnie Mouse, Spider-Man, Pikachu & Eevee, Goku, Snoopy, Ronald McDonald, Stuart the Minion, and SpongeBob & Gary, among others.
Who’s Performing at the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?
As for the musical acts, the confirmed artists performing at this year’s parade include:
- Alex Warren
- Ariana Madiz
- Bishop Briggs
- Charli D’Amelio
- Chlöe
- Coco Jones
- Cole Escola
- Dan + Shay
- Dasha
- Idina Menzel
- Jennifer Hudson
- Jimmy Fallon & The Roots
- Joey McIntyre
- Kylie Cantrall
- Kylie Minogue
- Lea Salonga
- Liza Colón-Zayas
- Loud Luxury
- Natti Natasha
- New York Liberty & Ellie the Elephant
- Rachel Platten
- Roman Mejia
- Sebastian Yatra
- The Temptations
- Tiler Peck
- T-Pain
- Walker Hayes
- The War and Treaty
Get ready for a spectacular celebration filled with music, entertainment, and holiday cheer!
Original article written by Daniela Barrera, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Greg Heilman
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