About three million spectators are anticipated to line the parade route to look at in individual, organizers say, because the balloons, floats and marching bands make their manner from the Higher West Facet to Macy’s flagship retailer at Herald Sq..
This yr’s occasion will characteristic 16 big character balloons, 28 floats, 12 marching bands, a number of musical stars and extra. Plus 700 clowns and Santa Claus, for good measure.
Spectators getting a bounce on the large occasion can watch the balloons being inflated on Wednesday afternoon, November 23, on the Higher West Facet. The preparations are open to the general public from midday to six p.m. The realm can solely be accessed from West 72nd Avenue and Columbus Avenue.
The parade is ready to step off on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, at 8:45 a.m. ET with TV protection from 9 a.m. to midday.
Parade route
There are 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) of public viewing alongside the route in 2022.
The parade kicks off at West 77th Avenue and Central Park West, however there’s very restricted public viewing there. The procession will head south alongside Central Park West.
Nice views can be found alongside Central Park West from West seventy fifth to West 61st. The parade turns onto Central Park South at Columbus Circle, the place there isn’t any public viewing. It turns once more onto sixth Avenue, heading south.
There’s one other stretch of optimum viewing alongside sixth Avenue from West 59th to West thirty eighth streets.
Restricted stretches to keep away from run alongside sixth Avenue between West thirty fourth and West thirty eighth streets and on West thirty fourth road between sixth and seventh avenues. Entry is restricted there by the nationwide tv broadcast.
A “Diary of a Wimpy Child” balloon makes a take a look at flight on November 05, 2022, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Climate forecast
New York Metropolis ought to see a low round 40˚ F on Thanksgiving, with highs round 50. Sunny skies and lightweight winds ought to prevail permitting for the well-known Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons to fly excessive.
Watching on TV
Most spectators will probably be watching the parade on TV. NBC is the official broadcaster for the parade, and protection runs from 9 a.m. to midday in all time zones. It can additionally stream on Peacock.
Lea Michele and the forged of Broadway’s “Humorous Lady” are set to do a gap quantity with extra Broadway performances from exhibits together with “Some Like It Scorching” and “The Lion King.”
Balloons
There are 4 new big balloons set to drift alongside the parade route this yr.
The pup Bluey — who will probably be as tall as a four-story constructing — is arriving from Australia, and Sinclair Oil’s big inexperienced Apatosaurus is again with a brand new child dinosaur buddy.
There is a re-creation of Greg Heffley from “Diary of a Wimpy Child.” And Stuart the Minion will float alongside the route in imposing type — as tall as a three-story constructing and as vast as six taxi cabs.
Floats
Child Shark and household are making their parade debut in 2022.
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5 new floats will make their parade debut this yr, together with Child Shark and household. Mommy Shark, Daddy Shark, Grandma Shark and Grandpa Shark will take the lead on a float with Child Shark swimming behind in balloon type.
Performers and marching bands
Dozens of stars are set to carry out on this yr’s Thanksgiving Day occasion, together with singer/songwriter Jordin Sparks, soul singer Joss Stone, jazz artist Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, reggae artist Ziggy Marley and extra.
A dozen marching bands will probably be within the parade this yr, hailing from cities throughout the nation from Fresno, California, to Columbia, South Carolina, with one band coming all the way in which from Xalapa, Mexico.
Different issues to know
The parade will trigger rolling road closures and heavy visitors. Mass transit is inspired.
“Anybody who sees suspicious exercise ought to alert a police officer or name 911,” the NYPD mentioned in a media advisory. The division’s terrorism hotline is 888-NYC-SAFE.
Macy’s parade organizers mentioned they labored carefully with metropolis and state officers to create a plan that may make sure the “well being and security of all members.”
Garden chairs, umbrellas, giant backpacks, giant coolers and alcoholic drinks are prohibited.
