The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade went off without a hitch, serving three and a half hours for pure entertainment and spectacle.
This year, the parade saw star performances from the likes of Cynthia Erivo, HUNTR/X, Busta Rhymes, Mickey Guyton, Lil Jon and more. Broadway stars also made their presence felt as cast members from Ragtime, Just in Time and Buena Vista Social Club delivered rousing performances during the broadcast.
Five new floats also joined the procession this year: Buzz Lightyear, Derpy Tiger from K-Pop Demon Hunters, Mario, Pac-Man, and Shrek’s Onion Carriage.
Below, see all the best photos from the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.
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Welcoming Crew
It’s not the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade unless Tom Turkey makes an appearance!
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Star Performer
Cynthia Erivo brought the fashion and the powerhouse vocals as she opened the parade with an awe-inspiring rendition of Nina Simone’s