26 Performers Joining This Year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Lineup

November 4, 2025, 6:29pm

Now that Halloween is over, Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and Macy’s is wasting no time.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has revealed its full lineup, featuring a whopping 26 performers.

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The 99^th annual parade will air on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 27, at 8:30 a.m. across the country, with an array of balloons, floats, marching bands, celebrities, and more. The performer lineup ranges from Foreigner, Ciara, Colbie Caillat, Busta Rhymes, Kool & the Gang, and Gavin DeGraw to HUNTR/X from KPop Demon Hunters, Meg Donnelly, Lauren Spencer Smith, and TikTok breakout Mr. Fantasy, to many, many more. Take a look at who all will be gracing your TV screens on Thanksgiving.

Pictured: (l-r) Musical guests Rei Ami, Ejae, and Audrey Nuna of “KPop Demon Hunters” perform on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 — (Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images)

Busta Rhymes
Calum Scott
Christopher Jackson
Ciara
Colbie Caillat
Darlene Love
Debbie Gibson
Drew Baldridge
EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, the singing voices of HUNTR/X from KPop Demon Hunters
Foreigner
Gavin DeGraw
Jewel
Kool & the Gang
Lauren Spencer Smith
Lil Jon
Luísa Sonza
Matteo Bocelli
Meg Donnelly
Mickey Guyton
Mr. Fantasy
Roman Mejia
Russell Dickerson
Shaggy
Taylor Momsen
Teyana Taylor
Tiler Peck

“The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings families together like nothing else on television and remains a beloved tradition for millions,” said Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events and Specials, NBCUniversal Entertainment, in a statement. “We’re proud of our longstanding partnership with Macy’s and look forward to working with them to produce a spectacular parade that we know so many people love and cherish.”

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“Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the official kickoff to the holiday season and has been part of the nation’s stories and traditions for generations,” added Will Coss, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade executive producer. “The most wonderful stories start at the Parade. On Thanksgiving morning, larger-than-life character balloons, awe-inspiring floats, and showstopping performances will create unforgettable moments and lasting holiday memories for millions of spectators in New York City and across the country.”

In addition to the performers, the parade will include 34 balloons, 29 floats, 11 marching bands, four balloonicles, 33 clown crews, nine performance groups, and 15 specialty units. Fans can also expect performances from Broadway hits Buena Vista Social Club, Just in Time, and Ragtime, as well as the Radio City Rockettes, who are celebrating their 100^th anniversary this year. Of course, the parade will be leading up to Santa Claus’ appearance as he ushers in the holiday season. It all begins on Thursday, Nov. 27 at 8:30 a.m. on NBC.