Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2015 is here

Who is excited for the upcoming Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?



Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will roll for the 89th time on Thursday in New York City, a beloved American tradition that many watch while they're prepping for the big meal.

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So naturally, you want to know: What time is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and what TV channel is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2015 on?

The parade begins at 9 a.m. and lasts until noon in all time zones.

The festival was started by new immigrants who became employed at Macy's and wanted to celebrate the holiday upon arriving in America.

Ever since then, the parade has gotten bigger and bigger, with more than three million attendees and 50 million viewers.

This year, the tradition of the parade airing on NBC will continue. Look for Today show hosts to anchor the event and offer commentary.

The performances this year include:

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Mariah Carey, Dove Cameron and Sofia Carson, Cirque du Soleil, Daughtry, Andra Day, Andy Grammer, Sandra Lee, Shawn Mendes, MercyMe, Mipso, Miss America 2016 Betty Cantrell, Jennifer Nettles, NHL legends Mark and Marty Howe, Jake Owen, Panic! at the Disco, Plain White T's, Rachel Platten, Questlove with the cast and the Muppets of "Sesame Street," Prince Royce, the cast of Broadway's "School of Rock," Trey Songz, Jordin Sparks, Chica and the gang from Sprout and Train.

Among the festive balloons, look for a 78-foot-long Red Mighty Morphin' Power Ranger on the parade route, because that's just all kinds of awesome.