It's Thanksgiving Day once again and that also means it's time for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2016.
Parade Time And Route
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2016 will begin at 9:00 a.m. ET. It will follow a 2.5-mile route, starting at 77th Street and Central Park West. At 6:00 a.m. ET, however, campouts for early risers will begin on Central Park West's west side, from 59th to 75th Streets.
After passing Central Park West, the parade will turn left at Columbus Circle and continue on to Central Park South. Once the parade reaches 6th Avenue, it will make a right turn, heading straight to 34th Street. After the parade turns left at 34th Street, the route will stop in front of Macy's Herald Square.
Performers Lineup
The parade itself will be lively with all the balloons and floats around (including the 40-foot newcomer Bouncy Dog!) but a number of acts will be performing to liven up the mood even more. The performers lineup includes:
- Brett Eldredge
- Chloe and Halle
- Daya
- De La Soul
- Easton Corbin
- Fitz and the Tantrums
- Jacob Whitesides
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Laurie Hernandez
- Maddie & Tae
- Aloe Blacc
- Ben Rector
- Regina Spektor
- Lunchmoney Lewis
- Mikey Brannigan
- Gianfranco Iannotta
- Hannah McFadden
- Tatyana McFadden
- The Muppets
- Claressa Shields
- Grace Vanderwaal
- Tony Bennett
- Timeflies
- Michelle Carter
- Sarah McLachlan
- Diamante Eléctrico
- Johnnyswim
For group performances, Spirit of America Cheer and Dance shows can be expected, as well as performances from Sayat Nova, the National Dance Institute, Kilgore Rangerettes and Tap Dancing Christmas Trees.
Where to Watch
Once the parade reaches Central Park South and 6th Avenue, great views may be enjoyed from the 59th to the 38th Streets.
Do be mindful, however, that the national television broadcast will be limiting views on 6th Avenue between the 34th and 38th Streets and on the 34th Street between the 6th and 7th Avenues.
Additionally, take note that grandstand tickets are not for sale to the general public.
If you won't be on the ground, don't fret! You can still enjoy Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2016 in the comforts of your own home and it doesn't have to be on your television. For the first time in 64 years, the parade will not only be broadcast live on YouTube but it will also be a 360-degree livestream. To do this, Verizon is setting up 360-degree cameras at strategic points in the parade's route. The 360-degree livestream will begin as soon as the parade kicks off Nov. 24, 9:00 a.m. ET.
