{"id":8816,"date":"2025-11-26T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/?p=8816"},"modified":"2025-11-13T10:48:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T15:48:42","slug":"5-best-thanksgiving-day-parades-2025-youll-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wonderbox.com\/blog\/p\/5-best-thanksgiving-day-parades-2025-youll-love\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Thanksgiving Day parades 2025 you\u2019ll love!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

very year, when the leaves are turning and we\u2019re inching toward the holiday season, the spectacle of a good parade becomes one of the fleeting joys of November. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For 2025, we have gathered some of the most exciting Thanksgiving Day parades<\/strong> you\u2019ll want to mark in your calendar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re planning to watch from home in pajamas, or head out for a festive holiday escape<\/a> with friends (yes, I know you are), these parades deliver the sights, the sounds, and the magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes a good Thanksgiving Day parade?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A top-notch parade features giant balloons, festive floats, marching bands, celebrity hosts, and a route that feels like more than just a sidewalk walk-by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s about community energy, holiday buildup, and spectacle. Perfect for families, friend-groups, and anyone who remembers why holidays are more than just turkey and leftovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Parade Picks for 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Here are three standout parades you\u2019ll want to consider\u2014whether you attend in person or tune in from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Macy\u2019s Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York City<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> Thursday, November 27, 2025<\/strong>
Time:<\/strong> 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST<\/strong>
Route:<\/strong> Upper West Side to Herald Square (official site)
Broadcast:<\/strong> NBC & Peacock<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the<\/em> big one. Starting early in Manhattan<\/strong>, it brings towering balloons (yes, new ones this year), floats, performers, and national television coverage. According to the official site, the parade runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon EST and will be simulcast on NBC and Peacock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re thinking of making a holiday getaway, NYC during<\/em> this parade is a full experience: the chaos, the energy, the city\u2019s holiday lights. Arrive early, bundle up (November in NYC can bite), and if you don\u2019t want the crowds, definitely stream it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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