The Best Photos From the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Mar. 15, 2025

The Minnie Mouse balloon.Photo:John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

TheMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradeis always a sight to behold and this year was no different.As usual, the event drew large crowds and was filled with larger-than-life balloons, festive floats and exciting performances.Jennifer Hudson,Idina Menzel,Dan + Shay,T-PainandChlöe Baileywere among the event’s performers while onlookers also got to see six new balloons — including Minnie Mouse! — make their debut down Sixth Avenue today.Below, see some of the photos from the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.

TheMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradeis always a sight to behold and this year was no different.

As usual, the event drew large crowds and was filled with larger-than-life balloons, festive floats and exciting performances.Jennifer Hudson,Idina Menzel,Dan + Shay,T-PainandChlöe Baileywere among the event’s performers while onlookers also got to see six new balloons — including Minnie Mouse! — make their debut down Sixth Avenue today.

Below, see some of the photos from the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.

01of 23Gobble Gobble98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.Erik Pendzich/ShutterstockTom Turkey looked as grand as ever making his way down Sixth Avenue.

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Gobble Gobble

98th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

Tom Turkey looked as grand as ever making his way down Sixth Avenue.

02of 23Pairing with TraditionCharli D’Amelio.TheStewartofNY/WireImageCharli D’Ameliowore an apropos brown coat as she made her Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade debut on the Tom Turkey float.

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Pairing with Tradition

Charli D’Amelio.TheStewartofNY/WireImage

TheStewartofNY/WireImage

Charli D’Ameliowore an apropos brown coat as she made her Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade debut on the Tom Turkey float.

03of 23Heralding the CrowdBilly Porter.Erik Pendzich/ShutterstockBilly Porteropened the show with a rendition of “Ease on Down the Road” fromThe Wiz.

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Heralding the Crowd

Billy Porter.Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

Billy Porteropened the show with a rendition of “Ease on Down the Road” fromThe Wiz.

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Paling About

Snoopy and Woodstock balloon.John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

05of 23Grand DebutMinnie Mouse Balloon.John Angelillo/UPI/ShutterstockThough Mickey Mouse has long been a staple in the parade, Minnie Mouse made her debut in today’s procession.

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Grand Debut

Minnie Mouse Balloon.John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

Though Mickey Mouse has long been a staple in the parade, Minnie Mouse made her debut in today’s procession.

06of 23Pow PowKung Fu Panda, Po Balloon.John Angelillo/UPI/ShutterstockKung Fu Panda’sPo also brought some action to the parade…

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Pow Pow

Kung Fu Panda, Po Balloon.John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

Kung Fu Panda’sPo also brought some action to the parade…

07of 23All ‘Z’ FunGoku balloon.John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock… and so did the Goku balloon.

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All ‘Z’ Fun

Goku balloon.John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

… and so did the Goku balloon.

08of 23Decked in WhiteAriana Madix.Erik Pendzich/ShutterstockAn angelicAriana Madixwaved to onlookers from her float.

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Decked in White

Ariana Madix.Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

An angelicAriana Madixwaved to onlookers from her float.

09of 23Ode to WednedayBishop Briggs.Erik Pendzich/ShutterstockBishop Briggsaccompanied the Wednesday float, which was also recently added to the procession. She performed a cover of the Rolling Stones' “Paint It Black.”

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Ode to Wedneday

Bishop Briggs.Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

Bishop Briggsaccompanied the Wednesday float, which was also recently added to the procession. She performed a cover of the Rolling Stones' “Paint It Black.”

10of 23Weathering the ElementsAl Roker and Jimmy Fallon.Erik Pendzich/ShutterstockAl RokerandJimmy Fallonpowered through the rainy New York during the show.

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Weathering the Elements

Al Roker and Jimmy Fallon.Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

Al RokerandJimmy Fallonpowered through the rainy New York during the show.

11of 23Getting MerryAlison Brie.Erik Pendzich/ShutterstockAlison Brieleaned into the spirit of the season in a Christmas-red starry ensemble.

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Getting Merry

Alison Brie.Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

Alison Brieleaned into the spirit of the season in a Christmas-red starry ensemble.

12of 23Into the Spider-verseThe Spider-Man balloon.John Angelillo/UPI/ShutterstockThe Spider-Man balloon looked enormous coming down Central Park West.

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Into the Spider-verse

The Spider-Man balloon.John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock

The Spider-Man balloon looked enormous coming down Central Park West.

13of 23Top PerformerT Pain.Erik Pendzich/ShutterstockT-Painappeared on the Jennie-O golden turkey float. The rapper showcased his killer dancing skills and performed a medley of his hits “Good Life,” “Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin'),” “Low” and “All I Do Is Win.”

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Top Performer

T Pain.Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

T-Painappeared on the Jennie-O golden turkey float. The rapper showcased his killer dancing skills and performed a medley of his hits “Good Life,” “Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin'),” “Low” and “All I Do Is Win.”

14of 23Peace OutAlex Warren.Erik Pendzich/ShutterstockAlex Warrenflashes a peace sign while on Kinder’s workshop-in-the-clouds float. He performed his hit “Carry You Home.”

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Peace Out

Alex Warren.Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

Alex Warrenflashes a peace sign while on Kinder’s workshop-in-the-clouds float. He performed his hit “Carry You Home.”

15of 23Letting It All GoIdina Menzel.Erik Pendzich/ShutterstockAnother performer,Idina Menzelappeared to be having a good time while on the Bronx Zoo’s “Wondrous World of Wildlife” float.

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Letting It All Go

Idina Menzel.Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock

Another performer,Idina Menzelappeared to be having a good time while on the Bronx Zoo’s “Wondrous World of Wildlife” float.

16of 23Country StrongDan + Shay.Michael Loccisano/GettyDan + Shay brought a little bit of country to the festivities. The musical pair performed their song “Officially Christmas” from their recent festive project,It’s Officially Christmas: The Double Album

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Country Strong

Dan + Shay.Michael Loccisano/Getty

Michael Loccisano/Getty

Dan + Shay brought a little bit of country to the festivities. The musical pair performed their song “Officially Christmas” from their recent festive project,It’s Officially Christmas: The Double Album

17of 23Sesame FestLea Salonga.Kyle Stevens/ShutterstockActress Lea Salonga cheerily kicked it with some of theSesame Streetgang while on their float.

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Sesame Fest

Lea Salonga.Kyle Stevens/Shutterstock

Kyle Stevens/Shutterstock

Actress Lea Salonga cheerily kicked it with some of theSesame Streetgang while on their float.

18of 23Getting CozyJessica Chastain.Bryan Bedder/GettyJessica Chastainkept warm in the VIP Hospitality Suite at Macy’s Herald Square.

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Getting Cozy

Jessica Chastain.Bryan Bedder/Getty

Bryan Bedder/Getty

Jessica Chastainkept warm in the VIP Hospitality Suite at Macy’s Herald Square.

19of 23Making FriendsKelly Salvaggio and Flavor Flav.Bryan Bedder/GettyAlso in the VIP Suite,Flavor Flavkicks it with Kelly Salvaggio — who’s made dozens of his clock necklaces over the years.

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Making Friends

Kelly Salvaggio and Flavor Flav.Bryan Bedder/Getty

Also in the VIP Suite,Flavor Flavkicks it with Kelly Salvaggio — who’s made dozens of his clock necklaces over the years.

20of 23Shimmer and ShineSherri Shepherd.Bryan Bedder/GettySherri Shepherdbrought the glitz to Macy’s VIP Hospitality Suite.

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Shimmer and Shine

Sherri Shepherd.Bryan Bedder/Getty

Sherri Shepherdbrought the glitz to Macy’s VIP Hospitality Suite.

21of 23Happy, HappyChloe Bailey.TheStewartofNY/WireImageChlöe Baileybrought her bright smile and infectious energy to the Toys “R” Us float.

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Happy, Happy

Chloe Bailey.TheStewartofNY/WireImage

Chlöe Baileybrought her bright smile and infectious energy to the Toys “R” Us float.

22of 23Keeping DryJoey McIntyre.Michael Loccisano/GettyNew Kids on the Block’sJoey McIntyreavoided the rain with an umbrellaanda poncho.

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Keeping Dry

Joey McIntyre.Michael Loccisano/Getty

New Kids on the Block’sJoey McIntyreavoided the rain with an umbrellaanda poncho.

23of 23Smile and WaveCoco Jones.Michael Loccisano/GettyCoco Jonesdonned a furry coat as she showed up to perform her “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” for the audience.

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Smile and Wave

Coco Jones.Michael Loccisano/Getty

Coco Jonesdonned a furry coat as she showed up to perform her “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” for the audience.

source: people.com