Macy'S Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025 Balloons. The parade lasts around three. This year's parade features more than 5,000 volunteers, 34 floats, 22 giant character balloons, seven of what macy's calls balloonicles, 11 marching bands and 28 clown crews.

The 98th annual macy’s thanksgiving day parade will be the largest yet, and will take place on thursday, november 28, 2025 from 8:30 am to 12 noon, est. The parade lasts around three.