Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade celebrates 100th anniversary in 2026

The 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is scheduled to take place in Manhattan, New York City, on Thursday, November 26, 2026. This milestone marks the 100th time the parade has been held in the city, accounting for a three-year suspension during World War II.

Macy’s plans to celebrate the centennial edition with large-scale balloons, floats, marching bands, and various performers. The parade route travels through Manhattan toward Macy’s Herald Square along Sixth Avenue.