Can Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons Fly in the Rain Thursday?

Mar. 15, 2025

2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.Photo:Peter Kramer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Peter Kramer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Rain or shine, theMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Paradewill go on.

But will there still be a parade given the inclement weather?

Fortunately, the parade, which is set to feature a star-studdedlineup of performers, will proceed regardless of rain, a spokesperson toldThe New York Post. However, if the wind gets too aggressive many of the large character balloons won’t be permitted to fly.

The “Red Titan” balloon during 94th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 26, 2020 in New York City.Roy Rochlin/Getty

Roy Rochlin/Getty

But that does not mean viewers won’t be able to see the fun array of balloons at the parade, including Smokey Bear, Stuart the Minion, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Pillsbury Doughboy, Ronald McDonald andMinnie Mouse for the first time ever.

Fox reports that the wind should be light on Thursday at roughly 5-10 miles per hour, which is well below the 23 miles per hour limit.

PEOPLE reached out to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for additional information, but did not immediately hear back.

Paw Patrol’s Chase balloon at the 97th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 23, 2023 in New York City.James Devaney/Getty

James Devaney/Getty

Per NBC, the rain is expected to begin early in the morning and continue throughout the day. Therefore, those planning on catching the parade in person should be dressed appropriately for wet and cold weather.

PEOPLE previously reported that the U.S.may see “a White Thanksgiving"as winter weather pushes across the country throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service’sWeather Prediction Center(WPC).

It will likely be a “wet” and “unsettled” Thanksgiving and holiday weekend for many, especially those on the East Coast, per the WPC.

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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air on NBC and stream on Peacock.

source: people.com