Latest news and live updates on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Follow the floats, Broadway performances, live musicians, marching bands and more.

Set to take place on Thanksgiving morning 100 years ago, the first Macy’s Parade promised to be a magnificent affair. A newspaper ad in the Brooklyn Eagle placed by R.H. Macy & Co. announced the new event: “A giant Christmas parade will be held in Manhattan in which Santa Claus,

NEW YORK -- A giant, golden Thanksgiving turkey in a top hat rode on a float through confetti in the colors of fall leaves. A muscular Spider-Man balloon floated in the air, crouched in a web-spinning pose. From a sled piled high with presents, Santa Claus waved to spectators.

Photographer E.A. Kahane has photographed the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from her New York City apartment for decades. In her new book, 'Come Join the Parade!,' the photographer shares some of those iconic photographs — see a selection here.

Here's a full list of all the performances you can expect at this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! Captain Minnie Mouse, Captain Mickey Mouse and Friends, will perform "Live the Adventure" (Magic Meets the Seas) The Cast of Sesame Street and Lea Salonga, will sing "Sing" (1-2-3 Sesame Street)