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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Human Interest
11.28.25
Why the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons Flew So Low This Year
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade went off without a hitch yesterday, though eagle-eyed viewers may have noticed the famous balloons weren’t quite as high as their spirits. With wind gusts of 30–35 mph expected in NYC yesterday, organizers flew the balloons at a lower height as a safety precaution. If the winds had been more […]
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Human Interest
11.28.25
The Shrek Balloon Looked Very Different for the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Shrek’s balloon flew at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with a fresh new look that had fans ogre-thinking everything. Shrek debuted as a giant helium balloon in the 2007 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Dressed in his signature outfit, the balloon measured 44 feet tall, 48.1 feet long, and 39 feet wide. The giant balloon […]
Celebs
11.28.25
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Giveaway Goes Hilariously Wrong — See Al Roker’s Reaction
A little girl stole the show—and the internet’s heart—during the 99th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with an unforgettable interaction with Al Roker. During NBC’s broadcast, the 71-year-old is seen engaging with the crowd when he notices a birthday girl named Elliot and warmly calls her over. “So how old are you? Today’s your birthday?” […]
Celebs
11.28.25
Gavin DeGraw Roasted for ‘Worst Lip Sync Performance Ever’ During NBC Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Broadcast
While Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is notorious for its lip-syncing pop stars, Gavin DeGraw’s performance was so spectacularly bad that it left viewers wondering if he was even trying to hide it. During Thursday’s NBC parade broadcast, DeGraw and Colbie Caillat teamed up for a festive duet of “Let It Snow” on a float, in what […]
Celebs
11.28.25
Foreigner’s ‘Bizarre’ and Unexpected ‘Stranger Things’ Float Performance Leaves Macy’s Parade Viewers Bewildered
Hindsight is 20/20, but perhaps the veteran rockers from Foreigner, the Demogorgon from Stranger Things, and dancing scientists in hazmat suits on a Thanksgiving float were a…bold choice for Macy’s. Following Wednesday’s release of the first part of the fifth and final season of the Netflix cultural phenomenon, Foreigner brought the streets of New York […]
Celebs
11.27.25
Lip Syncing on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Broadcast Is Still Infuriating People
Ah, Thanksgiving: It’s a time for family, food, and the annual online meltdown over something as shocking as pop star lip-syncing on a parade float in 40-degree weather. It’s truly a tradition unlike any other. Of course, performers at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade lip-sync—singing live in front of millions, while battling unpredictable weather and […]
Human Interest
11.27.25
Iconic Disney Character Returns to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade After 12-Year Hiatus
Human Interest
11.27.25
NBC and Peacock Grilled for Barely Showing Balloons as Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Coverage Begins
Human Interest
11.27.25
2 of the Greatest Video Game Characters Make Balloon Debuts at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Celebs
11.26.25
How to Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Live Online: Start Time, How to Stream the 2025 Event
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