Kids (and big kids) love to see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon inflation on the streets around the American Museum of Natural History on the day before the parade. It’s definitely something you want to do once in your New York life.
There is a festive atmosphere on the streets nearby. Take some cash to get your kids a light toy or some silly stuff. It’s really fun.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation 2024
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation 2024 takes place on the streets around the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan’s Upper West Side on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from 12-6pm. FREE.
Enter the viewing line on 72nd St at Columbus Ave. After seeing the balloons, you will exit on Central Park West at 81st St. Stadium security applies, so no big backpacks and so on.
The line usually closes an hour before closing time, so arrive early! Balloons start to take shape around 1-3pm. It’s less crowded early, but there are more inflated balloons later.Take public transportation because the area is crowded.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Info
2024 Balloons
Can you catch them all?
- Beagle Scout Snoopy
- Bluey
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid®
- Disney’s Minnie Mouse (NEW)
- Extraordinary Noorah & The Elf on the Shelf (NEW)
- Gabby
- Goku (NEW)
- Kung Fu Panda’s Po
- Marshall from “PAW Patrol” (NEW)
- Monkey D. Luffy
- Opening Macy’s Stars
- Pikachu™ & EeVee™
- Pillsbury Doughboy
- Pumpkins
- Ronald McDonald®
- Sinclair’s Dino®
- Smokey Bear
- Snow Crystals
- Spider-Man (NEW)
- SpongeBob Squarepants & Gary
- Stuart the Minion
- TipToe