How to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and who’s performing

NEW YORK (AP) – The holiday season begins in earnest when the massive helium balloons begin floating through New York. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — two years away from its 100th birthday — this year will feature 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 15 new inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, 10 performance groups and more stars than can fit around a table.

The parade begins on Manhattan’s Upper West Side and ends at Macy’s Herald Square flagship store on 34th Street, which serves as the stage and backdrop for performances.

Here are important things to know about the parade and how to watch it.

When does the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade start?

For the second year in a row, the parade starts on November 28 at 8.30 in all time zones.

What channel is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on?

It will be on NBC, available with an antenna or through cable and satellite providers.

What if I want to stream it?

For cord-cutters, the parade will be simulcast on the Peacock, and an encore broadcast will begin at 2:00 PM EST/PST. A Spanish-language simulcast will also be on Telemundo.

What will the weather be like?

Not bad – forecasts call for temperatures in the upper 40s with clouds and winds around 10 mph. New York City law prohibits Macy’s from flying the full-size balloons if sustained winds exceed 23 mph or gusts exceed 35 mph.

Who are some of the stars performing?

This year is brighter than ever. Grammy, Oscar, Emmy and Tony winner Jennifer Hudson will perform, as will global pop icon and Grammy winner Kylie Minogue and Tony, Grammy and Emmy winner Billy Porter.

Anyone else?

Reality TV Ariana Madix, Broadway belts Idina Menzel, hip-hop T pain, members of the WNBA champions New York Liberty and country duo Dan + Shay. Other musical performers include The War and the Treaty, Lea Salonga, Loud Luxury, The Temptations, Chlöe, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and Coco Jones. It starts with the “Glow” actor Alison Brie cut the ribbon.

Who Hosts the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

For those watching on television or computers, the trio of hosts – Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker from “Today”. But this year may be more emotional, as it could be Kotb’s last—her last official day on “Today” will be January 10.

What are the new balloons?

There will be six new character balloons, including Minnie Mouse, “Extraordinary Noorah” with The Elf on the Shelf, Gabby from “Gabby’s Dollhouse,” Goku from “Dragon Ball,” Marshall from “Paw Patrol,” and a new “Spider-Man.” “

What about new floats?

New floats include those from brands such as Disney Cruise Line, Haribo, “Wednesday” from Netflix,” Universal Orlando Resorts and “The Grannies Car” from BBC Studios’ “Bluey.” Nickelodeon and Paramount’s “Dora the Explorer” will each have a float and a balloon A new float will focus on Rao’s food brand, with a knight and a dragon in battle made with real pasta elements. Another will celebrate the Bronx Zoo’s 125th anniversary with representations of a tiger, a giraffe, a zebra and a gorilla.