New York City once again transformed into a festive wonderland as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brought color, music, and spectacle to its iconic route.
From towering balloons drifting between skyscrapers to dazzling performances and elaborate floats, the 2025 edition delivered all the magic and tradition millions have come to cherish.
In this picture feature, we capture the parade’s most unforgettable moments, the vibrant characters, the joyful crowds, the behind-the-scenes energy, and the cherished symbols that make this event a cornerstone of the holiday season.
Here's the SpongeBob SquarePants balloon in the 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC. pic.twitter.com/DsEGq5muaU
HUNTR/X at the 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade #ThanksgivingDay #MacysParade #KPOPDEMONHUNTERS pic.twitter.com/6ahZDs4wZX
HUNTR/X takes the stage in New York, performing their hit “Golden” at the 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. #Thanksgiving pic.twitter.com/9FEPaVudp8
Kicking off the holiday season in style, the 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade took place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the vibrant city of New York. pic.twitter.com/vd91nis8RI
Ciara looks pretty in pink as she attends the 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City 🩷✨ pic.twitter.com/Ymh2C1WxNO
Cynthia Erivo looks radiant for the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade pic.twitter.com/tg6D0hiLlS
Taylor Momsen performing "Where Are You Christmas?" at the 99th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2025) 🦃🎄 pic.twitter.com/er80XOXdkU
99th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
Nothing kicks off the holiday season quite like those larger-than-life balloons soaring above NYC. What a tradition! 🗽
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone 🦃#thanksgiving #macys #macysthanksgivingdayparade #afrazexplores @Macys pic.twitter.com/2ghsu20McL
Jamaican Dancehall legend Shaggy, performing at the Macy’s 2025 Annual Thanksgiving Parade. pic.twitter.com/aNj4yRIj0z
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York is here! ||| 🎉 The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York is here again! Grateful for you, grateful for this moment. 🧡🦃 #WarrenLoughlin #WarrenLoughlinNewYork #Holiday #Thanksgiving #SoCrowded #FestivalAtmosphereIsReady pic.twitter.com/f7HXxu9i2a
Labubu and Pac-man joined the 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City of U.S. on Thursday. Hundreds of thousands of people braved blustery winds to see the iconic floats and balloons, continuing a tradition that has lasted nearly a century. pic.twitter.com/ZEjNBEGHHP
🍂 This year's streets of New York are absolutely adorable!
The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which we all look forward to, featured Labubu this year! 🎉 Not only did they have giant balloons making a stunning appearance... pic.twitter.com/0VvK3cjyf7
It's been more than a century since the first first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. The annual event is a beloved tradition of the holiday. A highlight of the parade is the giant balloons towering over the streets of New York City. These popular fixtures made their debut during… pic.twitter.com/HCiJWWHYIW
Let's have a parade! @Macys rings the Opening Bell with Santa and his merry elves, kicking off the holiday season and celebrating the 99th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! 🎉🦃🎅 $M pic.twitter.com/KaT2TVe15o
“Me, Myself and I” at the 90th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (November 24, 2016) #HappyThanksgiving #ThankYouDave 🌼🌼🌼 pic.twitter.com/Scs2lDMpI0




