Floats take over NYC for the 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Parade floats flood the streets of New York City for the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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A new Thanksgiving Day float featuring Pop Mart's Labubu, right, and Mokoko are displayed during a press preview of the new floats at Macy's Parade Studio in Moonachie, N.J., Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
A new Thanksgiving Day float featuring a monster from the show "Stranger Things" is displayed during a press preview of the new floats at Macy's Parade Studio in Moonachie, N.J., Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Volunteers work during the balloon inflation for the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The Tom Turkey float makes its way down Central Park West to kick off the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
The Mario balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
The Buzz Lightyear balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
People inside office buildings watch as the Pikachu balloon passes during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Balloon handlers guide the Pikachu & Eevee balloon down Central Park West during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin)
Spectators watch as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade passes them, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Balloon handlers guide the Macy's balloons down Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid balloon makes its way down Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
The Buzz Lightyear balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
The Shrek balloon makes its way down Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
The Shrek's Onion Carriage balloon floats down Central Park West during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin)
Charlie Reisdorf, center, waits for the start of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Spectators watch from their apartment windows as the Goldbear balloon floats by during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin)
Spectators watch from their balconies as the Minnie Mouse balloon passes along Central Park South during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin)
Busta Rhymes performs as he rides down Central Park West on the World of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles float during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin)
The KPop Demon Hunters balloon makes its way down Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
The Monkey D. Luffy balloon floats down Central Park West during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin)
Spectators watch from an office building as the Diary of a Wimpy Kid balloon passes by on Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
The Beagle Scout Snoopy balloon floats down Sixth Avenue led by the Smokey the Bear balloon during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Spectators line Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Balloon handlers guide the Dora balloon down Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Spectators watch from their balcony as the Dora balloon passes by on Central Park West during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The Stuart the Minion balloon floats past Radio City Music Hall during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
The Minions float passes as people watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from inside buildings, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Calum Scott waves to spectators as he passes by riding the Lindt Master Chocolatier Ballroom float during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin)
People watch from their balconies as the Monkey D. Luffy balloon passes them during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Spectators watch from their apartment balconies as the Pac Man balloon floats by during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin)
People wait along Sixth Avenue for the start of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
The Alcorn State University marching band performs as it makes its way down Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
The Mario balloon floats down Central Park West during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Balloons float down Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Spectators watch as balloons and floats pass on Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Music artist Shaggy, right, performs on a float during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Balloon handlers guide the Spider Man balloon past Radio City Music Hall during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Spectators watch from an office building as the Spider Man balloon passes by along Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
A young Spider-Man fan shows off his costume during the balloon inflation for the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Balloon handlers guid the Sponge Bob Square Pants balloon down Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Taylor Momsen rides down Central Park West on the Rocking Horse float during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin)
Balloon handlers guide the Goku balloon down Central Park West during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The Labubu float from Pop Mart makes its way down Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Teyana Taylor rides down Sixth Avenue on the Birds of a Feather Stream Together float during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
The Bluey balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Viking clowns walk down Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Debbie Gibson performs as she rides on a float during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin)
Disney's Minnie Mouse balloon floats down Central Park South during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
The Pac Man balloon floats down Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Balloon handlers guide the Noorah balloon down Central Park West during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin)
Macy's Santa Claus reacts as he rides on Santa's Sleigh during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Macy's Santa Claus reacts as he rides on Santa's Sleigh during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Children wave at Santa Claus during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
