2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: start time, route, street closures

The 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to midtown this week.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2019 is a tradition that has been around since 1924. The tradition is what many folks consider the start of the holiday season. The show will feature enchanting balloons, incredible floats, and some epic performances.

The turkey day parade is a favorite of fans from across the globe. It is expected to have 3.5 million spectators and over 50 million viewers this year. The show will also include 8,000 participants this year.

Whether you are avoiding New York City altogether or planning on attending the parade, here’s everything you need to know, from the starting time to the parade route, street closures, and more.

2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade time, route, map

The parade is taking place on Thursday, November 28, 2019. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. EST and end at noon.

The kickoff will take place on West 77th street and Central Park West and make it’s the final stop in front of Macy’s Herald Square. Below is a map of the route. To see the map more in-depth, go to macys.com.

2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons

Every year classic balloon characters make their return to the parade, such as Ronald McDonald. However, there are a few new balloons joining these years festivities. For the 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Line Up, you will see the new balloons listed below:

• Snoopy dressed in Astronaut Gear

• Netflix’s Green Eggs and Ham

• Love Flies Up created by artist, Yayoi Kusama

• Smokey Bear

• SpongeBob SquarePants and Gary

For a list of the balloons at this year’s event, go to macys.com.

Balloon Inflation event for the 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day

Prior to the parade on November 28, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., folks can check out the Museum of Natural History will be hosting the balloon inflation. Guests can view the balloons moving clockwise around the museum, starting at the north side of West 77th street. Volunteers will be directing visitors. For more information on the balloon inflation, go to macys.com.

2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Line Up

Performers from all genres will be participating in this year’s parade. From Celine Dion to K-pop group NCT 127, there’s a performer for everyone’s taste.

Here’s a list of performers for this year’s parade:

• Billy Porter

• Black Eyed Peas

• Celine Dion

• Chicago

• Chris Janson

• Chris Young

• Ciara

• Debbie Gibson

• Dr. Janet L. Kavandi

• Idina Menzel

• Josh Dela Cruz

• Kay Hire

• Kelly Rowland

• Lea Michele

• Natasha Bedingfield

• NCT 127

• Nia Franklin

• Ozuna

• Tenille Townes

• That Girl Lay Lay

• TLC

2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade street closures

Since the parade is expecting such a large number of guests to attend, there will be a ton of different streets closed for the parade. According to the Department of Transportation’s website, here’s what streets will be closed.

Formation:

• Columbus Avenue between 72nd Street and 83rd Street

• Central Park West between 81st Street and 86th Street

• 81st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue

• 77th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue

• 76th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue

• 73rd Street between Columbus Avenue and Central Park West

• 71st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue

• 68th Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue

• 62nd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue

Route:

• Central Park West between 81st Street and East Side of Columbus Circle/59th Street