Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2021 — See All The Highlights From The Holiday Event

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November 25, 2021 9:09AM EST

It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! With amazing performances from Jimmie Allen, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Rowland, and more — as well as floats, balloons, and marching bands, so much went down! Check out all the highlights here.

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95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Highlights

95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Highlights — Happy Thanksgiving! It’s time to pass the potatoes, carve the turkey, and turn on the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade After a year of socially-distanced performances and no crowds, the parade returned in 2021 in full force. Starting at West 77th and Central Park West, this parade had marching bands, floats and performers – so many performers! From K-pop group Aespa to Foreigner to Jimmie Allen to ‘Blue’s Clues’ Josh Dela Cruz, Donovan Patton, and Steve Burns, the parade was PACKED with talent. Jon Batiste, Kelly Rowland, Kim Petras, Rob Thomas, Tai Verdes, Nelly, Zoe Wees, and Carrie Underwood were also scheduled to perform.

Don’t forget the balloons! After last year’s diminished affair, the parade’s trademark balloons are back – with two new additions! Ada Twist, from Netflix’s ‘Ada Twist, Scientist’ gets her own balloon, as does Grogu – aka ‘Baby Yoda’ – from Star Wars’ ‘The Mandalorian.’ Some old favorites, like Pikachu, Snoopy, and Ronald McDonald will also make an appearance, along with so many other sights and sounds to experience.

If you’ve missed anything, check out this gallery of all the highlights.

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Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood — Even though it’s the 95th Macy’s THANKSGIVING Day Parade, Carrie Underwood was ready to celebrate Christmas. She performed ‘Favorite Time Of Year’ while looking like a glittery present during the festivities.

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Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland — Kelly Rowland looks resplendent in green as she performs at the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Actually, it looks like she’s on IG Live. But who can blame her for that?)

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Nelly

Nelly — New York City turned into the Dirty South — for a moment, at least. Nelly performed at the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Miss America Camille Schrier

Miss America Camille Schrier — Save Miss America some cranberry sauce! The current reigning Miss America, Camille Schrier, attended the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and waved to all the fans gathered to watch.

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Darren Criss

Darren Criss — Darren Criss gives a little peace and love at the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It’s a shame he wasn’t doing ‘Hedwig.’

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Kim Petras

Kim Petras — Kim Petras shared a smile and a wave to the crowd gathered at the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The dynamic pop star was one of the many scheduled to perform at the event.

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Blue’s Clue’s Josh, Donavan, and Steve

Blue’s Clue’s Josh, Donavan, and Steve — ‘Blue’s Clues & You!’ host Josh Dela Cruz and the former hosts of ‘Blue’s Clues’ Donovan Patton and Steve Burns pose in front of a slightly deflated Blue ahead of the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Look — it’s STEVE!

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Busy Philipps

Busy Philipps — Girls5eva’s Busy Philipps is pretty in pink as she gets ready for the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Forget Wednesday – on Thursdays, we wear pink.

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Girls5Eva

Girls5Eva — Girls5eva- Sara Bareilles, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Paula Pell, Busy Philipps — all prepare before their performance at the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Your squad could never.

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Aespa

Aespa — Aespa brought some K-Pop to your Thanksgiving meal. The group performed at the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Rob Thomas

Rob Thomas — It isn’t 3am and Rob Thomas isn’t lonely. Instead, the Matchbox 20 singer is thankful as he performs at the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste — After scoring 11 nominations at the 64th Grammy Awards, Jon Batiste readied himself for the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The man is busy.

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That’s One Protected Turkey

That’s One Protected Turkey — The Tom Turkey balloon is escorted along 59th street during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, in New York. No one is going to trouble THAT turkey.

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How Do You Spell ‘Festive’?

How Do You Spell ‘Festive’? — Participants attend the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2021, in New York. These turkeys have some LEGS.

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Santa Claus

Santa Claus — It’s SANTA CLAUS! I KNOW HIM! Kris Kringle appeared at the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Baby Yoda

Baby Yoda — “Grogu”(aka Baby Yoda) balloon at the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2021, in New York. Now, we everyone can see the baby.

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Ada Twist, Scientist

Ada Twist, Scientist — “Ada Twist, Scientist” by Netflix balloon during the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 25, 2021 in New York. Your kids know who it is.

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Boss Baby

Boss Baby — The Boss Baby balloon moves down the parade route at the 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday, November 25, 2021. The parade started in 1924, tying it for the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States with America’s Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.

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Snoopy

Snoopy — The Snoopy balloon moves down the parade route at the 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Snoopy has been a fixture of the parade for decades, and this variation had the ‘Peanuts’ character go to space.

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SpongeBob SquarePannts

SpongeBob SquarePannts — The SpongeBob SquarePants balloon floats along 6th Ave. during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Krabby Pattys make for great Thanksgiving dinners.

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