Stars Take Over The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Ciara Leads As Grand Marshal While Celebs Bring Holiday Magic To NYC Streets
New York City was bursting with holiday spirit as the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade rolled through Manhattan, bringing out a star studded lineup that turned the annual tradition into a full blown celebrity spectacle.
At the center of it all was Ciara, who served as this year’s Grand Marshal. The singer looked radiant as she greeted fans and cameras alongside her husband, New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson, and their children. The family moment had the crowd smiling from ear to ear as Ciara chatted it up with Al Roker and soaked in every second of the festive celebration.
Celebrity Floats, Big Smiles, And Nonstop Holiday Energy
The parade featured an impressive mix of music, acting, and pop culture royalty. Teyana Taylor showed out on a float with her daughters Iman Tayla and Rue Rose Shumpert, delivering pure family goals vibes as they waved to cheering fans lining the streets.
Rapper Busta Rhymes, Lil Jon, and country singer Russell Dickerson added musical excitement to the floats, turning the parade into a moving concert. Lil Jon even performed his hit records while cruising atop the colorful Toys R Us float, giving the crowd that signature energy only he can deliver.
Other notable faces included Darlene Love, Debbie Gibson, Erika Alexander, Jewel, Shaggy, Mickey Guyton, and many more, all helping to make the parade feel like a Hollywood holiday takeover.
Balloons, Magic, And Seasonal Wonder
Of course, it would not be the Macy’s parade without the iconic balloons floating above the city skyline. Minnie Mouse, Spiderman, Goldbear, Dora, and Bluey hovered over crowds along 6th Avenue and Columbus Circle, creating that classic Thanksgiving atmosphere families look forward to every year.
From playful characters to larger than life floats, the parade delivered exactly what fans expect. Joy, nostalgia, and a reminder that the holidays are officially here.
The Spirit Of Thanksgiving Lives On
With celebrity performances, star powered floats, and magical balloons filling the streets, the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade once again proved why it remains one of America’s most beloved holiday traditions.
New York showed out. The stars showed up. And the holiday season is officially in full swing.