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 ...

On November 27, 1997, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade became infamous for those who witnessed the chaos firsthand, thanks to a perfect storm of comically oversized balloons, brutal winds, and ...

It was originally known as the Macy’s Christmas Parade as an effort to give holiday sales a boost for the new Macy’s store, according to the Library of Congress. On Nov. 27, 1924, the ...

Country icon Lainey Wilson performs fan favorite before Santa closes celebrations - The parade featured dozens of performers, including Jonathan Groff, Conan Gray and Cynthia Erivo ...

Perhaps the most disastrous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade occurred in 1997, when an accident involving a Cat in the Hat balloon resulted in multiple injuries, a $395 million lawsuit, and a mayoral ...

Here's everything you need to know to watch the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday morning. The 98th Parade will air nationally on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28 beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET, ...

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 ...

This year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade set an all-time viewership record across NBC and Peacock, delivering 34.3 million ...

The float’s official name is “Friendsgiving in Pop City” and features a furry, 16-foot tall Labubu statue, according to Pop Mart, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Before the parade, it was ...