Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marks the start of New York City’s Christmas Holiday Season.
[Nov 27: WEATHER UPDATE] The parade is on, but the NYPD decides Thursday morning whether the big balloons can fly in the wind.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2019
This year’s new balloons are:
- Astronaut Snoopy by Peanuts Worldwide
- Green Eggs and Ham by Netflix
- Love Flies Up to the Sky by Yayoi Kusama
- Smokey Bear by the US Department of Agriculture – Forest Service
- SpongeBob Squarepants and Gary by Nickelodeon
Balloon Inflation
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 ~ Balloon inflation takes place the day before the parade.
Parade Date
Thursday, November 28, 2019
9am to 12noon
Parade Route
- 77th St & Central Park West
- Central Park West (8th Avenue)
- Columbus Circle
- Central Park South (59th St)
- Sixth Avenue
Viewing is restricted from 38th St to the end at Macy’s Herald Square on 34th St.
More information at macys.com