Much like everything else this year, 2020 has forced the change of one of our most beloved holiday traditions…the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. Don’t worry, the 94th annual parade is still scheduled to take place, but it will look much different, for New Yorkers at least. They’ll join the rest of us bundled up on our couches, anticipating what balloon or float will go by next on our TV screens. Let’s take a look back at some of the best Thanksgiving Day Parade moments.
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareAnnual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareAn inflated Popeye floats above the Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1961. (Photo by William Lovelace/Express/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareDustin Lynch rides in the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Annual Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareMacy's new holiday ambassador, 'Paws Incorporated' display their Garfield balloon at The 77th Annual Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareSinger-songwriter Brett Eldredge takes part in the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareThe Diary of a Wimpy Kid balloon during the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareActress/singer Miranda Cosgrove and the "Despicable Me" Minions make their way through the streets on the Statue of Liberty float during the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareThe Grinch and Max balloon float during the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareSinger Tony Bennett participates in the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by George De Sota/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareOlaf snowman from "Frozen" balloon floats down the parade route during the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
ShareCostumed participants in the 1961 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by William Lovelace/Express/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareMr. Potatohead floats down the route during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day. (Photo by Hiroko Masuike/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareThe Radio City Rockettes perform at the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareCharlie Brown floats along the route of the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by Andrew Kelly/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareMembers of a marching band attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareSinger Rachel Platten performs at the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Rehearsals (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareSpiderman makes his way down Sixth Avenue during the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by Andrew Kelly/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareRaggedy Anne troup performs at the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by Matthew Peyton/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
ShareThe Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger Balloon at the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Saban Brands)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareDustin Lynch rides in the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareA person dressed in a turkey costume marches trough Times Square in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. (Photo by Michael Nagle/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareFlo Rida rides in the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareTony Award winner and Broadway superstar Idina Menzel poses with the The Enchanting World of Lindt Chocolate float at the Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Lindt)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareParade participants guide a SpongeBob SquarePants float at the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by Yana Paskova/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareA peacock float taking part in the 1961 Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by William Lovelace/Express/Getty Images)
Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
ShareSanta Claus closes out the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)