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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026 — giant balloons floating above a Manhattan avenue at dawn

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026: Route, Balloons, Viewing Spots & TV Guide

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026 is not just another parade — it is the 100th. On Thursday, November 26, 2026, the centennial edition steps off from the Upper West Side at 8:30 a.m. ET and marches 2.5 miles through Manhattan to Macy’s Herald Square, with a record lineup of inflatables, returning fan-favorite balloons, marching […]

New Year's Eve in Times Square 2027 — the crowd looking up at the glowing crystal ball as confetti falls

New Year’s Eve in Times Square 2027: Ball Drop Guide, Viewing Areas & Rules

Every December 31, an estimated one million people pack into a few dozen blocks of Midtown Manhattan to watch a crystal ball slide down a pole — still the most famous midnight moment on Earth. This year the celebration falls on Thursday, December 31, 2026, when the crowd counts down into 2027. Watching from the […]