"A Thanksgiving tradition since 1924, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has not quite turned 100 years-old yet. How is this possible you might wonder? Because it was skipped for three years-1942, 1943, and 1944-during World War II. Nevertheless, its 99th anniversary is shaping up to be spectacular. Here's everything you need to know about the (mostly) annual event in New York City, including how to tune in."
"There will be more than 5,000 volunteers working hard to make magic happen. This spectacle includes 34 balloons and 28 floats. There are also four "ballonicles," which are essentially balloons on wheels. Let's not forget the 14 specialty units, 33 clown groups, 11 marching bands, and the one and only Santa Claus. The parade route begins on Manhattan's Upper West Side and ends on 34th Street in Midtown."
"There's a little something for everyone this year. Elphaba Thropp herself, Cynthia Erivo, will kick things off with an opening number performance. Much to the delight of hip children everywhere, the singing voices of HUNTR/X from KPop Demon Hunters will also have a golden moment to shine. Broadway fans can look forward to numbers from Buena Vista Social Club, Just in Time, and Ragtime. Country fans will look forward to Lainey Wilson's vocal talents, and the Radio City Rockettes will high kick their hearts out."
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924 and was suspended during World War II in 1942, 1943, and 1944, making 2025 its 99th anniversary. The event mobilizes over 5,000 volunteers and features 34 balloons, 28 floats, four ballonicles, 14 specialty units, 33 clown groups, 11 marching bands, and Santa Claus. The parade route starts on Manhattan's Upper West Side and concludes on 34th Street in Midtown. The 2025 lineup includes Cynthia Erivo opening, KPop Demon Hunters' HUNTR/X singing voices, Broadway numbers, Lainey Wilson, the Radio City Rockettes, and a long roster of pop, rock, and R&B performers.
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