See Kylie Minogue, Ariana Madix & More Stars Brave the Rain at 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade returned for its 98th year in New York City, with performances from stars like Jennifer Hudson, Idina Menzel, Jimmy Fallon and Kylie Minogue.

By Will Reid Nov 28, 2024 5:52 PM
| Updated Nov 28, 2024 5:57 PM
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These stars didn't let the rain put a damper on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Billy Porter kicked off the 98th annual holiday parade in New York City Nov. 28 with a crowd-pleasing performance of "Ease On Down the Road" from The Wiz.

Kylie Minogue also helped keep the party going with a rendition of her smash "Can't Get You Out Of My Head," decked out in a black-and-red leather jumpsuit.

Meanwhile, Dasha refused to let her boots stop workin', dancing up a proverbial storm as she belted out her hit "Austin."

This year’s parade, hosted by Today's Savannah GuthrieHoda Kotb and Al Roker, also marked Hoda’s final time emceeing the event before she steps down from her role as Today co-anchor Jan. 10. Longtime Today personality Craig Melvin is set to take over her post Jan.13.

With no less than 28 performers, the 2024 edition of the long-running parade had something for everyone. Among the acts to take the stage were Vanderpump Rules alum Ariana Madix, Charli D’Amelio, Chloe Bailey, Coco Jones, Dan + Shay, Idina Menzel, Jennifer Hudson, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, Joey McIntyreSebastián Yatra, T-Pain and The War and Treaty.

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In addition to the star-studded lineup, the parade featured the return of several fan-favorite balloons including SpongeBob SquarePants, Beagle Scout Snoopy from the Peanuts franchise and Stuart the Minion from the Despicable Me movies. The parade also featured new additions for 2024 like Marshall from Paw Patrol, Goku from the Dragon Ball series and the Elf on a Shelf.

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Of course, the brightest star of all was the man everyone came to see: Santa Claus himself, who closed out the 3.5-hour affair by greeting onlookers on one of a whopping 34 floats.

Keep reading for more must-see moments from the 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Alison Brie

Chloe Bailey

Charli D'Amelio

Jessica Chastain

Jimmy Fallon

Joey Graziadei & Kelsey Anderson

Coco Jones

Wearing a DUCIE coat.

Tayshia Adams

Idina Menzel

Ariana Madix

Skylar Astin

Dasha

 Sherri Shepherd

Rachel Platten

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