All the Must-See Photos from the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Mar. 15, 2025

01of 27Lea MicheleRalph Bavaro/NBCLea Micheleopened up the show along with the cast from Broadway’sFunny Girl.

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Lea Michele

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Lea Micheleopened up the show along with the cast from Broadway’sFunny Girl.

02of 27Opening the ShowAlexi J. Rosenfeld/ Getty ImagesDancers cut the ribbon at the start of the 96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The annual event included 16 giant character balloons, 28 floats and 12 marching bands.

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Opening the Show

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Dancers cut the ribbon at the start of the 96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The annual event included 16 giant character balloons, 28 floats and 12 marching bands.

03of 27Parade ManiaDerek French/ShutterstockThe parade passed through the Upper West Side all the way down to 6th Avenue. It began with Thanksgiving-themed floats and ended with Christmas festivities.

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Parade Mania

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The parade passed through the Upper West Side all the way down to 6th Avenue. It began with Thanksgiving-themed floats and ended with Christmas festivities.

04of 27The RockettesCara Howe/NBCAs they do every year, the Radio City Rockettes kicked the parade off (literally) with their signature moves as the floats and balloons arrived to 34th Street.

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The Rockettes

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As they do every year, the Radio City Rockettes kicked the parade off (literally) with their signature moves as the floats and balloons arrived to 34th Street.

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Savannah Guthrie & Hoda Kotb

06of 27Andy CohenCara Howe/NBCBravo’sAndy Cohenalso popped in for the festivities.

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Andy Cohen

Bravo’sAndy Cohenalso popped in for the festivities.

07of 27Jimmy FallonErik Pendzich/ShutterstockJimmy Fallonwas feeling the holiday spirit in a green, pumpkin-decorated sweater.

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Jimmy Fallon

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Jimmy Fallonwas feeling the holiday spirit in a green, pumpkin-decorated sweater.

08of 27Big Time RushErik Pendzich/ShutterstockBig Time Rushbrought the layers since it was a chilly day in N.Y.C.

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Big Time Rush

Big Time Rushbrought the layers since it was a chilly day in N.Y.C.

09of 27Sean PaulErik Pendzich/ShutterstockThe rapper performed his 2005 hit “Temperature” for the NY crowd.

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Sean Paul

The rapper performed his 2005 hit “Temperature” for the NY crowd.

10of 27Joss StoneErik Pendzich/ShutterstockSingerJoss Stonelooked radiant in an all-white ensemble.

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Joss Stone

SingerJoss Stonelooked radiant in an all-white ensemble.

11of 27Dionne WarwickJASON SZENES/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockDionne Warwickhappily waved to the crowd during the big parade.

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Dionne Warwick

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Dionne Warwickhappily waved to the crowd during the big parade.

12of 27Betty WhoErik Pendzich/ShutterstockBetty Whoappeared to be in good spirits while bundled up.

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Betty Who

Betty Whoappeared to be in good spirits while bundled up.

13of 27Jordin SparksNoam Galai/Getty ImagesThe “No Air” singer was seen beaming while riding in on a float.

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Jordin Sparks

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The “No Air” singer was seen beaming while riding in on a float.

14of 27Gloria & Emilio EstefanJASON SZENES/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockGloria Estefan and her husband, Emilo, waved to cheering onlookers.

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Gloria & Emilio Estefan

Gloria Estefan and her husband, Emilo, waved to cheering onlookers.

15of 27Tom Turkey FloatJeenah Moon/AP/ShutterstockThe famous float led the way down Central Park West during the parade.

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Tom Turkey Float

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The famous float led the way down Central Park West during the parade.

16of 27Ziggy MarleyErik Pendzich/ShutterstockZiggy Marleyperformed “Music Is Everything” with his kids.

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Ziggy Marley

Ziggy Marleyperformed “Music Is Everything” with his kids.

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18of 27Paula AbdulGotham/GC ImagesPaula Abdulsmiled from ear to ear while all bundled up for the parade.

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Paula Abdul

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Paula Abdulsmiled from ear to ear while all bundled up for the parade.

19of 27Emma BroylesErik Pendzich/ShutterstockRoyalty was also in the building, as Miss America 2022Emma Broyleselegantly waved at the crowd.

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Emma Broyles

Royalty was also in the building, as Miss America 2022Emma Broyleselegantly waved at the crowd.

20of 27Astronaut SnoopyErik Pendzich/ShutterstockBecause it wouldn’t be the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade without a Snoopy balloon.

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Astronaut Snoopy

Because it wouldn’t be the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade without a Snoopy balloon.

21of 27Flula Borg, Adam DeVine & Sarah HylandNoam Galai/Getty ImagesFlula Borg,Adam DeVineandSarah Hylandmade silly faces while posing for a pic.

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Flula Borg, Adam DeVine & Sarah Hyland

Flula Borg,Adam DeVineandSarah Hylandmade silly faces while posing for a pic.

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Mario Lopez

23of 27Sesame StreetDerek French/ShutterstockTheSesame Streetfloat was also present.

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Sesame Street

TheSesame Streetfloat was also present.

24of 27Stuart the MinionMichael Loccisano/Getty ImagesThe famed Minion also made an appearance for the kids, banana in hand.

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Stuart the Minion

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The famed Minion also made an appearance for the kids, banana in hand.

25of 27Mariah CareyCara Howe/NBCQueen of ChristmasMariah Carey, who donned a tiara and red Christian Siriano dress, sang ahead of Santa’s arrival.

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Mariah Carey

Queen of ChristmasMariah Carey, who donned a tiara and red Christian Siriano dress, sang ahead of Santa’s arrival.

26of 27SlumberlandMichael Brochstein/SOPA Images/ShutterstockThe wildly popular Slumberland float was present and accounted for in its full glory.

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Slumberland

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The wildly popular Slumberland float was present and accounted for in its full glory.

27of 27Santa ClausNoam Galai/Getty ImagesSanta brought the Christmas cheer as he waved from his sleigh.

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Santa Claus

Santa brought the Christmas cheer as he waved from his sleigh.

source: people.com