Overview
- The 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is set for Thursday, November 27, 2025, airing 8:30 a.m.–noon ET on NBC and streaming on Peacock, following the classic route from West 77th Street to Macy’s Herald Square.
- A new Buzz Lightyear balloon from Pixar will debut to mark Toy Story’s 30th anniversary and the announced Toy Story 5 release in June 2026.
- DreamWorks’ Shrek 5 will feature a record eight-character balloon grouping including Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Gingy, Pinocchio, and the triplets Felicia, Fergus, and Farkle.
- Disney Cruise Line’s “Magic Meets the Seas” float returns, spotlighting the Disney Destiny’s bow design ahead of the ship’s November 20 maiden voyage.
- Holland America Line will debut “The Land of Ice and Wonder,” promoted as featuring the largest kinetic sculpture in parade history and showcasing Alaska.