Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade lineup: Balloons, performers and more

SOCIETY Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade lineup: Balloons, performers and more Tuesday, November 10, 2026 5:43PM Stream New York's #1 news - AccuWeather - original content 24/7 NEW YORK (WABC) -- The 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is just weeks away. The timeless New York City tradition is expected to draw millions of spectators along the parade route that stretches from Manhattan's Upper West Side down to Herald Square in front of the Macy's flagship store. This is what we know so far about one of the city's favorite holiday celebrations. WHAT TIME DOES IT START Audiences nationwide can watch the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 26 starting at 8:30 a.m. in all time zones PERFORMERS The official lineup of performers has not yet been announced. Stay tuned for updates. NEW BALLOONS Among this year's new additions are Joe Cool Snoopy, featuring the iconic Peanuts character in his signature sunglasses alongside Woodstock, as well as Bluey, Hello Kitty, Underdog, Buckaroo Bob the Minion, Earl the Squirrel, Billie Brightpaw and Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey. Click here for the full list of balloons and floats. MARCHING BANDS This year's marching band lineup includes: Dobyns-Bennett High School Marching Band (Kingsport, Tennessee), James F. Byrnes High School Band (Duncan, South Carolina), N Koa Alii Hawaii All-State Marching Band (Hilo, Hawaii), Pride of Pearland Marching Band (Pearland, Texas), The Concord High School Marching Minutemen (Elkhart, Indiana), The University of Alabama "Million Dollar Band" (Tuscaloosa, Alabama) and The University of Connecticut Marching Band (Storrs, Connecticut). BALLOON INFLATION The public can get a closer look at the balloons during the annual Macy's Balloon Inflation Celebration on Nov. 25 outside the American Museum of Natural History, where the giant inflatables will be prepared ahead of Thanksgiving Day. The inflation is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the day before Thanksgiving. Spectators are advised to enter at West 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue. The viewing area runs from West 77th to West 81st Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West, circling the museum. This story will be updated as Macy's unveils more details about the beloved event. Tour helicopter makes hard landing on pier in Bayonne 43 minutes ago Bob Boone, MLB All-Star and father of Yankees manager, dies at 78 2 hours ago Long Island man accused of faking Purple Hearts, stealing $81K from veterans group 36 minutes ago ---------- * Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New York City news * Send us a news tip * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Download our connected TV app Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics SOCIETY NEW YORK CITY MACY'S MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY PARADE Watch Live ON NOW Tour helicopter makes hard landing on pier 43 minutes ago Bob Boone, MLB All-Star and father of Yankees manager, dies at 78 2 hours ago Man accused of posing as war hero, stealing $81K from veterans 36 minutes ago Brooklyn man beaten in wrongful NYPD arrest files lawsuit 5 minutes ago Woman critically injured, 2 children hurt in overnight Bronx fire 3 hours ago AccuWeather: Breezy beauty and what to know about a late week storm 2 hours ago Defiant Hegseth blasts impeachment effort as 'political spectacle' 2 minutes ago S.S. United States sinking date moved up due to weather