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2025 Macy’s Parade: 32 Balloons, 23 Floats, and More!

11/2/2025

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Summary

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The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature 32 balloons and will air on November 27, 2025.
Parade includes 23 floats and 11 marching bands.
Balloonfest on November 1, 2025, prepared the balloons and handlers.
The 6th Xtreme Bulls event will take place in Queen Creek, Arizona, on November 28–29, 2025, ahead of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
Tickets start at $18 and gates open at 6:00 p.m. each night.

History

Historical Context

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began in 1924, featuring 25 floats and 16 balloons, attracting over 250,000 spectators. Initially designed to promote Macy's, it has evolved into a cultural staple, showcasing American entertainment. By 2023, the parade included 32 balloons and 23 floats, reflecting Thanksgiving's growing significance in American society and the commercialization of the holiday.

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Story summary

The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will feature 32 balloons and will air on November 27, 2025.
Parade includes 23 floats and 11 marching bands.
Balloonfest on November 1, 2025, prepared the balloons and handlers.
The 6th Xtreme Bulls event will take place in Queen Creek, Arizona, on November 28–29, 2025, ahead of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
Tickets start at $18 and gates open at 6:00 p.m. each night.

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