The annual holiday tradition was first held in 1924, and has been a staple of Thanksgiving celebrations ever since. Look back at 15 memorable moments from the parade's history, including the debut of ...

This Thanksgiving, we pay tribute to our fallen balloons, floats, and performers over the years. Oof, that sounded grim. To be clear, no Macy’s parade performers have “fallen” in the death sense of ...

Inevitably, mistakes happen, Mother Nature intervenes, and balloons go off the prescribed path through New York.

From Snoopy to Minnie Mouse, there have been many iconic balloon debuts over the years — and it's no small feat to bring them ...

Macy’s was not the first company to throw a Thanksgiving Day parade Alyssa Davis is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has been at PEOPLE since 2025. Her work has previously appeared in outlets such ...

The 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off in New York on Nov. 27. Inside Cynthia Erivo’s performance, a ...

Get the latest news from N.Y.C. as the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off. Follow this year's floats, performances, celebrity appearances and more.

The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is underway in New York City as Americans prepare for a busy holiday season. Last year’s parade was partially interrupted by pro-Palestinian ...

The first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took place on Nov. 27, 1924. Originally called the Macy’s Christmas Parade, the event was created by employees “in an effort to boost holiday sales and ...