Temple University’s Diamond Marching Band already has its Thanksgiving plans for 2025 on lock. The group announced Sunday that it was selected to play in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, where they will march the iconic 2.

Turkey Day is quickly approaching, which means it's almost time to inflate the balloons and start the floats for the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in the Big Apple on Nov. 28, where a packed lineup of performers will get viewers in the holiday spirit.

It takes 18 months, over 5,000 volunteers, 22 floats, 17 giant balloons, 700+ clowns, and thousands of hours to bring Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade magic to 2.5 miles of fans.

The 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to captivate audiences with six new featured character balloons making their debut.

The UMass-Amherst marching band have been invited to perform in the 98th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, one of only four university marching bands selected for this year's parade.

One of the most important annual holiday traditions is waking up early on Thanksgiving Day to start (or continue) prepping the family meal while watching the vibrant floats in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade go by.

E.A. Kahane was hooked on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade long before she saw it in person. The native New Yorker and a group of friends gathered annually at West 72nd Street and Central Park West the night before to watch the parade’s beloved oversized balloons being inflated.

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