Here’s a look at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade 2022 Float & Performances Lineup in detail.
The Parade’s signature floats transport spectators to magical worlds. These creations take a theme to new heights bringing magic to the streets of New York City and into homes nationwide.
Conceived and crafted by the incredible artisans of Macy’s Parade Studio – a design and production facility that includes carpenters, engineers, electricians, painters, animators, balloon technicians, sculptors, metal fabricators, scenic and costume designers – this year’s line-up of floats showcase the animated theatricality that the Macy’s Parade has become world-famous for.
On Thursday, November 24 at 9:00 AM, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade iconic spectacle will bring the nation together in celebration with a dazzling lineup featuring giant character helium balloons, fantastic floats, showstopping marching bands, high-spirited performance groups, whimsical clowns, music stars and the one-and-only Santa Claus.
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1-2-3 SESAME STREET ® by SESAME WORKSHOP™
Sesame Street, the iconic children’s television show powered by the nonprofit Sesame Workshop, is helping kids around the world grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. This Thanksgiving, fans of all ages will enjoy seeing their Sesame Street friends as they join in the holiday celebration.
Float Fact: In 2022, Sesame Street is celebrating its 46th appearance in the Parade.
Performance by: The cast and Muppets of Sesame Street
BABY SHARK by PINKFONG AND NICKELODEON
You’re invited to celebrate Thanksgiving in a jaw-some underwater celebration as Baby Shark makes a fin-tastic splash in his first swim down the Parade route. Leading the way in sub-aquatic style are Mommy Shark, Daddy Shark, Grandma Shark & Grandpa Shark.
Float Fact: The float’s underwater seascape features eight starfish and three different species of anemone—can you spot them all?
Performance by: Ziggy Marley
BIG CITY CHEER! by SPIRIT OF AMERICA PRODUCTIONS
Three cheers for the float that celebrates the spirit of team sports & athleticism around the nation & gets everyone hyped up for the holiday season!
Float Fact: The float uses a specialized LED technology that resembles neon but shines with more luminosity and uses less than 3% energy consumption.
Performance by: Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles
BIG TURKEY SPECTACULAR by JENNIE-O
Returning for its third spectacular appearance is the grand Jennie-O float, glittering in the signature gold and green hues of the iconic brand. This one-of-a-kind turkey stage features dancing show gals & guys & has a Thanksgiving surprise under its hat.
Float Fact: This fabulous float already has big fans—each of the performers are carrying feathered fans to bring the tail of the turkey to life.
Performance by: Paula Abdul
BIRDS OF A FEATHER STREAM TOGETHER by PEACOCK®
You can’t miss Peacock—the full-fledged entertainment streamer extraordinaire—as this magical feathered friend struts down the Parade route once more. Decked out in metallic & color-shifting paint, glittering paillettes, & a mylar fringe skirt, this glitzy bird sparks joy wherever you are!
Float Fact: Peacock is the first float to stream a live feed of the Parade route! With a camera operator riding on the float and big screens on the tail end, spectators will get to see themselves live streamed as the Peacock float rolls by.
Performance by: The cast of Peacock’s Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin – Adam Devine, Sarah Hyland and Flula Borg
BLUE’S CLUES & YOU! by NICKELODEON
Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues & You! heads to the Big Apple in an all-new movie coming to Paramount+, Blue’s Big City Adventure, & to celebrate, Blue and Josh are returning to the Parade Thanksgiving morning! But you can’t spell Blue without Y-O-U! Join the playdate with everyone’s favorite preschool puppy, Josh, & their NYC friends too!
Float Fact: Blue has been marking clues in the Parade since 1999; she’s been both a balloon and a float!
Performance by: Josh Dela Cruz
THE BRICK-CHANGER by THE LEGO® GROUP
Behold the elaborate Brick-Changer float. Constructed with supersized LEGO® bricks, this free-standing turkey-dragon is a whimsical example of how kids of all ages are so passionate about bringing their ideas to life with this creative toy.
Float Fact: Founded in 1932, this year The LEGO Group celebrates their 90th Anniversary. The name ‘LEGO’ is an abbreviation of the two Danish words “leg godt,” meaning “play well.”
Performance by: Fitz and the Tantrums
CELEBRATION GATOR by THE LOUISIANA OFFICE OF TOURISM
Crawling out of the bayou to rejoin this year’s festivities is the Celebration Gator. Adorned in colorful azaleas, magnolias & Mardi Gras beads, this float is a tribute to Louisiana’s rich culture, from its grand riverboats to the famous French Quarter. Look through the sign to see the animators working in the belly of the beast!
Float Fact: This gargantuan gator measures 60 feet from mouth to tail!
Performance by: Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue
CHRISTMAS IN TOWN SQUARE by LIFETIME®
After celebrating the holidays with original Christmas movies for over 25 years, Lifetime makes its third Parade appearance this year. This festive float’s charming town square brings to life a quintessential wintry scene reminiscent of a Lifetime holiday movie setting.
Float Fact: With all of the snow in the town square, you could make approximately 9,000 snowballs!
Performance by: Kirk Franklin
COLOSSAL WAVE OF WONDER by KALAHARI RESORTS AND CONVENTIONS
Kalahari returns to the Parade with its adventure-themed float this Thanksgiving. Focus on the elephant family featured; the majestic momma’s trunk blows glitter sky-high, while bubble-blowing baby elephants ride the Colossal Wave of Wonder along with a surfing rhino and swimming octopus. Lively lighting creates the rippling water look in this fun-filled scene.
Float Fact: The float skirt is an original design by renowned South-African artist Karabo Poppy.
Performance by: Sean Paul
DECK THE HALLS by BALSAM HILL®
Balsam Hill’s “Deck the Halls” float embodies the spirit of a traditional family Christmas. Modeled after a time-honored wooden Christmas pyramid, this float is hand-painted with delicate wooden carvings to reflect Christmas celebrations. At the base, multiple Balsam Hill trees are adorned with decorations to reflect a host of family traditions. The float’s centerpiece is a stunning, moving children’s carousel.
Float Fact: The float is trimmed with more than 300 feet of garland and a giant Balsam Hill® Vermont White Spruce™, which was carefully crafted to replicate a real tree and stands three stories tall.
Performance by: Gloria, Sasha and Emily Estefan
ELF PETS® by THE LUMISTELLA COMPANY®
Elf Pets ®are the official North Pole pals of Santa & The Elf on the Shelf ®Scout Elves. When Elf Pets are cuddled & hugged, their special heart charms gather faith, hope & love to help Santa keep Christmas magical.
Float Fact: Elf Pets first joined the Parade in 2018! The float features a larger-than-life-size Saint Bernard named Barry, Santa’s oldest friend, whose barrel charm holds approximately a half-ton of Christmas cheer!
EVERYONE’S FAVORITE BAKE SHOP by ENTENMANN’S®
Designed to mirror a colorful bakery, this two-level float will evoke the fun spirit of Entenmann’s® baked goods, complete with a bursting cupcake confetti chimney, an oversized baking mixer, rotating donuts & a traditional bake shop case displaying mouthwatering desserts.
Float Fact: The enormous mixing bowl on the float can hold enough dough to bake over 70,000 cookies!
Performance by: Blanco Brown
FANTASY CHOCOLATE FACTORY by KINDER™
Kinder is all about creating surprising moments and memorable experiences, & this float is no exception. A sky-high chocolate factory featuring a production line that includes a rotating Ferris wheel-like machine with egg-shaped gondolas delivering cocoa to be manufactured into delectable chocolate creations.
Float Fact: The float features multiple turning gears, flashing lights and ticking gauges, giving the chocolaty fantasy factory a steampunk aesthetic.
Performance by: Big Time Rush
GEOFFREY’S DAZZLING DANCE PARTY by TOYS“R”US
Geoffrey has a lot to celebrate! America’s favorite giraffe DJs down the Parade route on an all-new float, inspiring everyone to rediscover the magic of childhood & dance like no one is watching. With balloons, bright colors, toys galore & cold pyro that is sure to dazzle, Toys“R”Us is back and larger than life. It’s time for everyone to play!
Float Fact: The giraffe that accompanies the float is an inflatable costume worn by two people walking in tandem.
Performance by: Jordin Sparks
HARVEST IN THE VALLEY by GREEN GIANT®
The float depicts the harvest of fall delights in a stunning, rolling landscape where the Green Giant ensures the veggies are picked at the peak of perfection. While the Green Giant kneels to harvest the perfect ear of corn, one of the most popular Green Giant vegetables on Thanksgiving, Little Green Sprout eagerly gathers green beans.
Float Fact: Research shows that Americans eat more veggies on Thanksgiving than turkey, and Green Giant is up to the task as he glides down the Parade route at more than two-stories high.
Performance by: Jordan Davis
HEARTWARMING HOLIDAY COUNTDOWN by HALLMARK CHANNEL
At several stories tall, this 3-D Christmas calendar masterpiece helps kick-off the holidays with a merry float of wonder. As a leader in holiday movie entertainment, Hallmark Channel celebrates all season long with its beloved annual tradition Countdown to Christmas, featuring a full slate of all-new original movies.
This magnificent float counts down to Christmas Day, complete with a festive surprise behind each “date.”
Float Fact: If the candy cane on the float were real candy, it would have over 32,000 calories!
Performance by: Joss Stone
HER FUTURE IS STEM-SATIONAL by OLAY
Returning to our Thanksgiving lineup is iconic skin care brand Olay with a float that celebrates & inspires females to shoot for the stars in pursuing opportunities, studies & careers in science, technology, engineering & math (STEM). This cosmic creation captivates with twinkling lights, a robotic arm & turning gears.
Float Fact: Olay’s astronaut woman would be over 40’ tall when standing, at that height, her rocket ship would need to be approximately the same size as the tallest skyscraper in NYC.
Performance by: Betty Who
MACY’S SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE by MACY’S
In 2017, Macy’s made Parade history with the first-ever Singing Christmas Tree float featuring the joyful voices of more than 100 Macy’s colleagues. Returning for their sixth performance with fresh faces & new voices, they’re ready to spread holiday cheer through song. It’s time to kick off the season—all together now.
Float Fact: The choir sings an original holiday carol each year for their 34th Street performance.
Performance by: Macy’s Choir
MAGIC MEETS THE SEA by DISNEY CRUISE LINE
Captain Minnie Mouse and friends are at the helm as Disney Cruise Line’s float makes its second trip to the Big Apple! Modeled after their newest ship, the Disney Wish, which made its maiden voyage this summer, it features classic filigree trim on the bow; plus, Mickey-shaped porthole mirrors allow spectators to see themselves on a Disney cruise.
Float Fact: This is the first Parade float that is longer than the float bed; the bow of the ship juts out eight feet!
Performance by: Captain Minnie Mouse and Friends
PEOPLE OF FIRST LIGHT by MACY’S
The legacy tree float was designed to honor and tell the story of resilience, tradition & an enduring vibrant culture. The float’s pathways symbolize the colors of the four directions, led by Grandmother Eastern Pine tree, adorned by wampum shells of the water, & surrounded by sweetgrass, sassafras & wild berry plant relatives.
Float Fact: Sitting in a place of honor atop the float are elders from the Wampanoag tribes of Mashpee & Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
SANTA’S SLEIGH MACY’S
It’s time to GIVE LOVE, as the one and only SANTA CLAUS makes his way to Macy’s Herald Square. Straight from his home at the North Pole, Santa will ride his sleigh through the streets of New York City, delighting children & adults alike. Depicting Santa’s magical night of travel around the globe on Christmas Eve, we see the famed Toy Shop, his giant bag of gifts & the beloved reindeer pulling the sleigh.
Float Fact: Santa’s Sleigh is the largest float in the Parade at 60-feet long, 22-feet wide and 3 ½ stories tall.
Performance by: Santa Claus
SNOOPY’S DOGHOUSE by PEANUTS WORLDWIDE
A cherished fan favorite, this float returns as mission control for the launch of Astronaut Snoopy who will be flying high above the streets. It features a mailbox full of greeting cards & letters, a dish full of dog bones, & the doghouse itself, where Woodstock is peering into space through a telescope.
Float Fact: Accompanying Snoopy on his launch is his pal Charlie Brown, decked out for the space mission and cheering on the high-flying beagle with some special friends.
SUPERSIZED SLUMBER by NETFLIX
It’s a bird, it’s a plane… it’s a giant walking bed come to life from Netflix’s new dreamy adventure film Slumberland. This new float teases many fantastical elements of hero Nemo’s dream-fueled adventures, including a bed that comes alive and towers over the city, and appearances from an outlaw—the legendary Flip—and her good friend Pig.
Float Fact: The supersized bed can quickly strut through the city with a stride length of 35 feet.
Performance by: Ballet Hispánico
TOM TURKEY by MACY’S
Decked out in autumnal hues, Tom Turkey will once again usher in Thanksgiving as the lead float. Our festive gobbling friend will make his appearance in a flurry of confetti with his wings flapping, eyes rolling & head bobbing accompanied by dancing showgirls and exuberant cheerleaders. This festive fan favorite is second only to Santa!
Float Fact: Tom Turkey, the longest running title float in the Parade, is the only self-propelled float.
Performance by: Mario Lopez and family
TOY HOUSE OF MARVELOUS MILESTONES by NEW YORK LIFE
New York Life brings us a toy house float which explores key life moments and milestones, like graduation, marriage, retirement and a birthday, through the eyes of paper doll characters. This float tells the timeless story of bringing people together, working hand-in-hand to build better futures for loved ones and having a positive impact on communities for generations to come.
Float Fact: The toy house’s address is 51, a nod to the address of New York Life’s Home Office, a National Historic Landmark located at 51 Madison Avenue. Its signature gold peak has been a beacon in the New York City skyline for almost 100 years.
Performance by: Dionne Warwick
WINTER WONDERLAND IN CENTRAL PARK by MACY’S
The chill in the air you feel is the winter wonderland scene on the Central Park float as it makes its way down the Parade route. The snow-covered pine trees vintage streetlights and ice skaters gliding across the frozen pond under the landmark Gothic Bridge depicts a quintessential New York experience.
Float Fact: The frozen water on the pond is made from Teflon™.
Performance by: Jimmy Fallon and The Roots
THE WONDERSHIP by WONDER
Just like Wonder bread, The Wondership is lighter than air as it floats into the Big Apple for the very first time. Featuring the brand’s iconic red, yellow & blue balloons & powered by confetti, The Wondership is ready to fuel adventure and joy, inspiring everyone to keep looking up because you never know what wonders you might see!
Float Fact: As The Wondership sails down the Parade route, more than 900 “foam” slices of Wonder bread will rise into the sky for Parade-goers to see along the way.
Performance by: Cam
BIG RED SHOE CAR® by MCDONALD’S® USA
Ronald McDonald® will cruise down the streets of NYC Thanksgiving morning in his one-of-a-kind vehicle. Driving with him are his good friends Grimace and Hamburglar.
Float Fact: The Big Red Shoe Car is equal to a men’s size 266 shoe.