The 97th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is gearing up for an exciting lineup, with an impressive array of 16 giant character balloons, 26 floats, 32 novelty and heritage inflatables, 12 marching bands, 700 clowns, and eight performance groups. This year's extravaganza is set to start at 8:30 a.m. ET, a change from its traditional schedule, and will be kicked off by the talented multi-instrumentalist and Grammy-winner Jon Batiste.
