Here are the more interesting Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade facts and statistics I was able to dig up recently. As always, I will be adding more and updating these periodically as I find new stuff. Be sure to check back regularly.

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Facts

2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Info:

• Date: Thursday, November 26, 2020
• Time: 9:00AM EST
• TV Broadcast: NBC
• TV Anchors: Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker
• Parade Route
• Parade Lineup
• Official hashtag: #MacysParade

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Statistics

When was the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

1924

How many people participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

8,000 volunteers

Last updated 2018

How many people who attend the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

3.5 million

Last updated 2018

How many people watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV?

50 million

Last updated 2018

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2018 stats:

• 16 giant character balloons
• 43 novelty balloons
• 26 floats
• 1,200 cheerleaders and dancers
• 1,000 clowns
• 12 marching bands