A century after the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the annual holiday tradition kicks off Thursday in New York City with new Spider-Man and Minnie Mouse balloons, zoo and pasta-themed floats, performances from Jennifer Hudson and Idina Menzel,

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been on the upswing in the post-pandemic streaming era, and this year was no exception. The holiday staple for NBC and its streaming sibling Peacock reached a record 31.

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 27: Chiwetel Ejiofor attends the Port x Manolo Blahnik – Issue 35 Launch hosted by Chiwetel Ejiofor at GAIA Mayfair on November 27, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Sam Simpson/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Port Magazine)