Catch Explore Louisiana in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®!
Turn your Thanksgiving morning into a celebration with a parade watch party!
Turn your Thanksgiving morning into a celebration with a parade watch party!
It’s no secret that Louisiana loves parades. Thanksgiving will be extra special as we celebrate our unique culture on a worldwide stage at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® for the third year! Though it's turkey season, it's time to pull out the Mardi Gras beads and dust off your dancing shoes for an early-morning party the whole family will enjoy.
Celebration Gator shines at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®!
A surprise performer rocks the float each year.
Dancers celebrate the upcoming Mardi Gras season.
A crowd eagerly awaits Louisiana's parade float.
Cue Up a Louisiana Playlist
As the birthplace of jazz and zydeco, plus artists who have influenced every genre you can think–blues, R&B, hip-hop, pop, country and rock 'n' roll to name a few–there’s no denying that music runs deep in Louisiana's soul. The first thing your celebration needs is music. We’ve put together an all-Louisiana Thanksgiving Spotify playlist that's sure to get the whole family on their feet! With songs by Louisiana legends such as Louis Armstrong and Buckwheat Zydeco as well as modern favorites including Marc Broussard and this year’s float talent: Alex Smith and Amanda Shaw. This list will have your family ready to celebrate. Tap here to start the jams.
Feed Your Soul with a Feast
In Louisiana, it doesn't have to be a holiday to gather around the table and celebrate with family and friends. But for Thanksgiving, we do it big. If you’re looking to mix it up this year, start the party early so you can watch the parade together and tease your tastebuds with a taste of Louisiana. To get the full experience of Thanksgiving with a Louisiana twist, check out these decadent dishes and prepare for a full day of eating.
Louisiana blue crab is the star of this dish.
Warm up with mirliton and shrimp soup.
Coffee creme brulee for the sweet tooth.
Oyster dressing is a Louisiana tradition.
Start a Colorful Tradition
Join in on the parade celebrations by bringing a little color to your Thanksgiving gathering. Download this printable coloring sheet of the Celebration Gator float for the little ones and young at heart to participate.
Share the Joie de Vivre
The best part of any holiday is the people with whom you share it. And we hope you will share your Louisiana Thanksgiving Day Celebration with us! Tag your photos on social media with #OnlyLouisiana or you can click here to share them with us directly.
Remember to tune in live to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® at 9 a.m. on NBC and streaming on Peacock!
