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.

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

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

8,000 volunteers

Last updated 2018

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

3.5 million

Last updated 2018

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

50 million

Last updated 2018

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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