Countdown to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

On the eve of the iconic Thanksgiving Day parade, viewers get a behind-the-scenes peek at the incredible stories behind the floats, balloons and bands on their journey to the streets of New York.

NBC kicks off the holiday season live from the famous starting line on the eve of the iconic Thanksgiving Day parade. Viewers will get a sneak peek at the incredible stories behind the floats, balloons and bands on their journey to the streets of New York.

Hosted by Wendi McLendon-Covey ("St. Denis Medical") and live from the famous starting line on the eve of the iconic Thanksgiving Day parade, viewers will get a sneak peek at the incredible stories behind the floats, balloons and bands on their journey through the streets of New York.  

The special will feature interviews with "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®" performers Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw and Jewel.

On the eve of the iconic "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," viewers will enjoy an all-access look at the Macy's Parade Studio to discover exactly what it takes to create the famous floats and balloons prior to their journey through the streets of New York. The special will also feature an inside look at Macy's "Balloonfest," where viewers will meet devoted volunteer balloon handlers who have been spending Thanksgiving walking in the Parade for decades.   

The special will spotlight the Radio City Rockettes'® 100th anniversary, an awe-inspiring LEGO® float, a determined California marching band making their Parade debut and a behind-the-scenes look at an exciting performance from EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, the singing voices of HUNTR/X from Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters."