Overview
- The live telecast aired on NBC and Peacock with coverage anchored by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker.
- The parade covered roughly 2.5 miles through Manhattan and featured 28 floats, 34 balloons, four balloonicles, marching bands, clowns and Santa Claus.
- New character balloons included Buzz Lightyear, Pac-Man, Mario and Shrek’s Onion Carriage.
- The Radio City Rockettes marked their 100th anniversary with a featured appearance.
- Viral moments included Cynthia Erivo greeting Queen Latifah, while Lil Jon’s ‘Turn Down for What’ performance drew complaints about tone and lyrics for a family event.