96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: New Floats & Balloons
The 96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place on Thursday, November 24th, live from New York City. The celebration will kick off at 9 am and there’s a lot…
The 96th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will take place on Thursday, November 24th, live from New York City. The celebration will kick off at 9 am and there's a lot to cover in regard to the parade's dazzling lineup this year.
Before you start prepping the turkey and sides for your big feast, rest assured, the TODAY Show’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker will be back to host the holiday procession.
The nation's most beloved holiday event will feature a total of 16 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 40 novelty and heritage inflatables, 12 marching bands, special musical performances, the one-and-only Santa Claus, and so much more.
“Since its first march in 1924 and through the decades, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has served to bring joy to the millions who gather nationwide each year to experience it with friends and family,” said Will Coss, Executive Producer of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in a press release. “This November, as we once again set the stage for the start of the holiday season, we are thrilled to showcase another spectacle full of magic and wonder that will help create everlasting memories with loved ones during this special time of year.”
New giants joining the 2022 balloon line-up this year include Bluey by BBC Studios; Diary of A Wimpy Kid by Abrams Books; DINO and Baby DINO by Sinclair Oil; and Stuart the Minion from Illumination.
In addition, five new floats will travel down to Columbus Circle Thursday morning and make a debut in the Turkey Day celebration. The floats and their scheduled performers include Baby Shark by Pinkfong and Nickelodeon; Geoffrey’s Dazzling Dance Party by Toys“R”Us; People of First Light by Macy’s; Supersized Slumber by Netflix; and The Wondership by Wonder.
Scroll below to check out the new balloons and floats to be featured in the 96th edition of Macy’s iconic spectacle on Thursday morning.
BLUEY BBC STUDIOS
(Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's Inc.)Bluey arrives from Australia to explore the Big Apple for the very first time. This lovable pup from the global hit series is excited to bring families together year-round—and not just on holidays—by sharing the power of creativity and imaginative play. Wackadoo!
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID® ABRAMS BOOKS
(Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's Inc.)Greg Heffley, the mega-popular star of the best-selling book series Diary of a Wimpy Kid®, appears in the Parade for the 13th time this Thanksgiving. Beware of the Cheese Touch! Things get cheesy in the third edition of this balloon as it makes its Parade debut to celebrate the release of the 17th book in the series, Diper Överlöde, on October 25.
DINO AND BABY DINO SINCLAIR OIL
(Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's Inc.)Sinclair Oil & DINO, America’s most famous Apatosaurus, return to NYC with an all-new Baby DINO friend to celebrate Sinclair’s growing family.
STRIKER, THE U.S. SOCCER STAR FOX SPORTS
(Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's Inc.)Striker the U.S. Soccer Star effortlessly executes an iconic bicycle kick in celebration of the FIFA World Cup that is sure to have fans cheering on the United States Men’s National Team on FOX Sports.
STUART THE MINION ILLUMINATION
(Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's Inc.)New Minion Stuart from Illumination’s blockbuster comedy, Minions: The Rise of Gru, causes a little mischief as he makes his way down the Parade route for the first time. If you happen to be dressed as Stuart’s favorite food—watch out! He has a craving for bananas that even a Thanksgiving feast can’t quash.
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(Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's Inc.)Stuart The Minion, Sinclair's Dino, Bluey and The Diary of a Wimpy Kid balloons are being prepared during 96th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Balloonfest
BABY SHARK PINKFONG AND NICKELODEON
(Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's Inc.)You’re invited to celebrate Thanksgiving in a jaw-some underwater celebration as Baby Shark makes a fin-tastic splash in his first swim down the Parade route. Leading the way in sub-aquatic style are Mommy Shark, Daddy Shark, Grandma Shark & Grandpa Shark.
GEOFFREY’S DAZZLING DANCE PARTY TOYS“R”US
(Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's Inc.)Geoffrey has a lot to celebrate! America’s favorite giraffe DJs down the Parade route on an all-new float, inspiring everyone to rediscover the magic of childhood & dance like no one is watching. With balloons, bright colors, toys galore & cold pyro that is sure to dazzle, Toys“R”Us is back and larger than life. It’s time for everyone to play!
SUPERSIZED SLUMBER NETFLIX
(Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's Inc.)It’s a bird, it’s a plane... it’s a giant walking bed come to life from Netflix’s new dreamy adventure film Slumberland. This new float teases many fantastical elements of hero Nemo’s dream-fueled adventures, including a bed that comes alive and towers over the city, and appearances from an outlaw—the legendary Flip—and her good friend Pig
THE WONDERSHIP WONDER
(Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's Inc.)Just like Wonder bread, The Wondership is lighter than air as it floats into the Big Apple for the very first time. Featuring the brand’s iconic red, yellow & blue balloons & powered by confetti, The Wondership is ready to fuel adventure and joy, inspiring everyone to keep looking up because you never know what wonders you might see!
WINTER DRAGON BY MACY'S
(Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's Inc.)Winter Dragon by Macy's float is seen during 96th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Studio Day
PEOPLE OF THE FIRST LIGHT BY MACY'S
(Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's Inc.)People of the First Light by Macy's float is seen during 96th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Studio Day
