On Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, Macy’s kicked off its 96th annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City’s Herald Square. The parade included 16 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 12 marching bands, and millions of spectators who came out to enjoy this iconic and traditional holiday staple.
This year, Lea Michele and the cast of ‘Funny Girl’ opened the event with an amazing performance of ‘Don’t Rain On My Parade.’ Mariah Carey, the ‘Queen of Christmas’ also joined the celebration by performing her holiday hit, ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’ Plus, many celebrities joined the holiday fun, the Estefans, Paula Abdul, Mario Lopez , Jimmy Fallon, Sarah Hyland , Adam DeVine, and more.
Scroll down for the best photos from the 96th annual Macys‘ Thanksgiving Day Parade.
© GettyImagesMacy\'s Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade Dancers
Dancers pose for a photo at the start of the 96th-annual Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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The exciting moment when the parade kicked off and confeti flew into the air!
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Will Coss, Executive Producer, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade cuts the ribbon to start the 96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24, 2022 in New York City.
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Tom Turkey by Macy’s float at the 96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2022 in New York City.
© GettyImagesMario Lopez and daughter
Mario Lopez rode the Tom Turkey float with his adorable daughter Gia.
© GettyImagesLea Michele
Lea Michele was one of the singers to open the parade’s show.
© GettyImagesMariah Carey
The “Queen of Christmas” looked stunning at the parade wearing a tiara and red dress. Of course, she performed her holiday hit “All I want for Christmas is You.”
© GettyImagesGloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan
Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan who attended the famous parade with their entire family.
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Feeling the love, The Tonight Show host is seen making a heart gesture during the parade.
© GettyImagesSarah Hyland, Adam DeVine and Flula Borg
Sarah Hyland, Adam DeVine and Flula Borg having fun and posing on a parade float. Is this a Titanic moment?
© GettyImagesPaula Abdul
Paula Abdul look fab at the parade in a long gold puffer coat.
© GettyImagesEmma Broyles
Miss America full of joy waving at the crowds during the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
© GettyImagesZiggy Marley
Ziggy Marley who performed during the parade and rode the Baby Shark float with his kids.
© GettyImagesJoshua Dela Cruz
Joshua Dela Cruz is seen at the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on the Blue’s Clues & You! float.
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Dancers perform during the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24, 2022 in New York City.
© GettyImagesSnoopy by Peanuts Balloon
The Astronaut Snoopy by Peanuts Worldwide balloon is seen during the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24, 2022 in New York City.
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Stuart The Minion by Universal Pictures balloon is seen during the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24, 2022 in New York City.
