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Macy’s 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade

Name: Macy’s 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade
Start: 2026-11-26
End: 2026-11-26
Location: Manhattan

The 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a historic centennial celebration scheduled for November 26, 2026, in Manhattan. This milestone edition will feature a record-breaking 100 inflatables, including the return of legacy character balloons and special floats designed to honor the parade's heritage since its inception in 1924.

Date: Nov 26, 2026
Location: Manhattan
Status: Upcoming

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Event summary

Highlights

Record-breaking lineup of 100 inflatables
Return of Felix the Cat, the parade's first-ever balloon from 1927
Commemorative float honoring original puppet designer Tony Sarg
Appearance of legacy characters including Popeye and Bullwinkle J. Moose

The 2026 event marks the 100th edition of the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, celebrating over a century of holiday tradition in New York City. Although the parade first began in 1924, this centennial milestone occurs in 2026 because the event was suspended for three years during World War II. The procession through the streets of Manhattan is set to feature a record-setting lineup of 100 inflatables, including the return of Felix the Cat—the parade's first-ever balloon from 1927—and other legacy characters such as Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Bullwinkle J. Moose.

A major highlight of the centennial is a special commemorative float dedicated to Tony Sarg, the artist known as "America’s Puppet Master" who helped create the original 1920s displays. The float will showcase a centennial march and recreations of Sarg's early puppet designs. In the 100 days leading up to the event, the Macy's flagship store at Herald Square will host themed window displays and a countdown clock, while exclusive brand collaborations will offer limited-edition keepsakes to mark the occasion.

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