NYC's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024: Must-See Moments & Behind-the-Scenes!
NYC's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024: A Spectacular Show Despite the Rain!
The 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marched through NYC, bringing its iconic balloons, floats, and marching bands to the streets of Manhattan. Despite some dreary weather and a brief protest interruption, the annual tradition successfully kicked off the holiday season.
Parade Highlights
The parade, which started at 8:30 AM on November 28th, lasted about 3.5 hours. This year featured:
- 22 balloons, including six new characters: Minnie Mouse, Noorah & Elf on the Shelf, Gabby from "Gabby's Dollhouse", Goku, Marshall from "PAW Patrol", and the return of Spider-Man after over a decade.
- 34 floats
- 28 clown crews
- 11 marching bands
- 11 performance groups
- Seven "balloonicles"
- Performances by numerous stars, including Idina Menzel and Jimmy Fallon & The Roots.
- The appearance of the WNBA Champion New York Liberty and their mascot, Ellie the Elephant.
Parade Route & Transportation
The parade route started at West 77th Street and Central Park West, moving south to Macy's Herald Square. The MTA encouraged the use of public transportation. See the map below:
<img src="https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/11/27/a14116c3-60ce-4265-861d-bdb9cac8c17d/thumbnail/620x349/b2aa32e506330d5650d0e1954d1d416d/fs-map-thanksgiving-parade-route.png?v=e3aa8b4a58817620ee227c79202c9709#" alt="Parade Route Map">Road Closures
Numerous street closures were in effect throughout Manhattan. A detailed list of closures can be found on the NYPD website.
Post-Parade Cleanup
The NYC Department of Sanitation deployed significant resources to clean up the over 65 tons of debris left behind.
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