The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is set to take place in New York City on Thursday, November 23. The parade, which features beloved cartoon characters, bands, and celebrities, is a popular event that ushers in the holiday season.

The parade will start on Manhattan's upper west side and will make its way alongside Central Park before ending in front of Macy's flagship store on 34th Street. This year, there will be new balloons debuting, including characters like Leo the lizard from a Netflix film and a new Beagle Scout Snoopy balloon to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his first appearance in the Peanuts comics.

The parade will also feature performances from famous celebrities like Cher, who recently released her first Christmas album. Other performers include Jon Batiste, Bell Biv DeVoe, Brandy, Jessie James Decker, Pentatonix, and Miss America 2023 Grace Stanke.

The parade route spans 2.5 miles and spectators can catch the action along Central Park West and Sixth Avenue. The event is expected to be a magical experience full of entertainment, joy, and celebration.

Sources:

- "Balloons, bands, celebrities and Santa: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off" - The Associated Press

- "How to watch Macy's Thanksgiving Day 2023 Parade: Route map, timing, and more details to know" - CBS New York

- "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023: Which performers, balloons can viewers expect to see?" - WPIX