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The2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Paradewent off without a hitch, serving three and a half hours for pure entertainment and spectacle.
This year, the parade saw star performances from the likes ofCynthia Erivo,HUNTR/X,Busta Rhymes,Mickey Guyton,Lil Jonand more. Broadway stars also made their presence felt as cast members fromRagtime, Just in TimeandBuena Vista Social Clubdelivered rousing performances during the broadcast.
Five new floats also joined the procession this year: Buzz Lightyear, Derpy Tiger fromK-Pop Demon Hunters, Mario, Pac-Man, and Shrek's Onion Carriage.
Below, see all the best photos from the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.
Welcoming Crew
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It's not the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade unless Tom Turkey makes an appearance!
Star Performer
Cynthia Erivo brought the fashion and the powerhouse vocals as she opened the parade with an awe-inspiring rendition of Nina Simone's "Feeling Good."
Rousing the Crowd
The cast of Broadway'sRagtimealso had the crowd on their feet with a medley of "Wheels of a Dream" and the "Prologue" from their play.
Pretty in Pink
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Ciara waved to the crowd as she arrived on the Colossal Wave of Wonder float by Kalahari Resorts and Conventions.
To Infinity and Beyond!
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The Buzz Lightyear balloon appeared larger than life as it made its debut in the parade.
In the Moment
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Taylor Momsen was clearly having the time of her life while making her way down the parade route.
Up High
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Lil Jon brought his high energy to the Toys "R" Us float as he joined Geoffrey's Dazzling Dance Party.
It's Him
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Shaggy made sure to snap some personal footage for himself as he rode in on Jennie-O's Big Turkey Spectacular float.
All the Fun
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Labubus were all the rage in 2025, so it's only right a Labubu and the Friends-giving in Pop City float was present at the parade.
Make Them Clap
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Busta Rhymes and his crew acknowledged spectators while on the World of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles float.
Mamma Mia!
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Another parade newbie, the Mario balloon cheerily made its way down Sixth Avenue.
On Cloud Nine
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Debbie Gibson was a dream as she floated in on Serta's Counting Sheep's Dream Generator float.
Real-Life Fantasy
Mr. Fantasy brought high energy to the Macy's Jolly Polly Pirate Ship float as he performed during the parade.
Terrific Trio
How adorable were Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb as they introduced HUNTR/X for their performance?
Golden Girls
The trio fromKPop Demon Huntersgave fans what they want, performing the chart-topping hit, "Golden."
Reaching for the Stars
Jonathan Groff brought the house down alongside the cast ofJust in Time.
Mr. Grinch in the Wild
With all the festivities happening, even a mean Grinch couldn't help but join in spectating.
In the Web
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The Spiderman balloon showcased the superhero's classic pose.
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