The special airs on NBC & Peacock at 8:30 am in all time zones
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has added newly crowned CMA Entertainer of the Year and actress Lainey Wilson to its star-studded list of performers. Wilson will take the stage in front of the iconic Herald Square flagship store.
Previously announced marquee performances set to take place on 34th Street include Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, the singing voices of Huntr/X from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters; show-stopping numbers from Broadway’s Buena Vista Social Club, Just in Time and Ragtime; and a dazzling appearance by the legendary Radio City Rockettes, celebrating their 100th anniversary.
Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award winner and three-time Academy Award nominee Cynthia Erivo will kick off the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a show-stopping opening number.
The most-watched entertainment program of the year across broadcast television kicks off the holiday season on Thursday, November 27th, at 8:30 am in all time zones across NBC and Peacock. Today‘s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker will return as hosts of the broadcast, which will have an encore on NBC at 2 pm ET/PT. A Spanish language simulcast on Telemundo will be hosted by the network’s Andrea Meza, Aleyda Ortiz and Clovis Nienow.
Millions of spectators along the Macy’s Parade route will be thrilled by Drew Baldridge, Matteo Bocelli, Colbie Caillat, Ciara, Gavin DeGraw, Meg Donnelly, Mr. Fantasy, Foreigner, Debbie Gibson, Mickey Guyton, Christopher Jackson, Jewel, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Darlene Love, Roman Mejia, Taylor Momsen, Tiler Peck, Busta Rhymes, Calum Scott, Shaggy, Lauren Spencer Smith, Luísa Sonza and Teyana Taylor. Additionally, Nikki DeLoach, U.S. Olympian Ilia Malinin, Kristoffer Polaha, U.S Paralympian Jack Wallace, and special correspondent Sean Evans will also make appearances.
The 99th Macy’s Parade lineup will feature more than five thousand volunteers, 32 balloons, three ballonicles, 27 floats, four specialty units, 33 clown groups, 11 marching bands, performance groups, and music’s biggest stars, all welcoming Santa Claus and the holiday season.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will celebrate its 100th march in 2026, continuing a tradition that has brought joy and lasting memories to generations worldwide. Although it began in 1924, the Parade was canceled in 1942, 1943, and 1944 due to World War II. During that time, materials that would have been used in the celebration, including rubber, were dedicated to the war effort.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast is produced by Universal Television in conjunction with Done + Dusted Inc. Katy Mullan and Liz Kelly serve as executive producers.
On Wednesday, November 26th, at 8 pm, NBC and Peacock will air the primetime special Countdown to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Broadcast live from the famous starting line on the eve of the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, viewers will get an exclusive first look at the incredible stories behind the floats, balloons, and bands as they prepare to make their way through the streets of New York City.
