The 96th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 96th edition of the parade will bring the nation together 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. For decades, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been one of the nation's most anticipated and watched holiday celebrations. "TODAY's" Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will be back to host the Emmy Award-winning celebration. The magic comes together with Macy's signature ingredients. This year's parade will feature more than 5,000 volunteers, 16 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 40 novelty and heritage inflatables, more than 700 clowns, 12 marching bands and 10 performance groups and an array of musical stars.