Also known as "The 1984 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade".

Willard Scott and Deborah Norville host the 64th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

"The 85th Anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," to air later in the evening on Thursday, November 24, 10-11 p.m. ET, is a look back at 85 years of one of America's greatest holiday traditions. Hosted by Matt Lauer, the special will feature the floats, balloons and performances that make the show one of the most watched spectacles every year. Since its first national broadcast in 1948, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has been the nation's star attraction. This year, the "Today Show's" Matt Lauer, Ann Curry and Al Roker will treat viewers to Thanksgiving's best entertainment special. Stars joining the festivities this year include Rodney Atkins, the Big Apple Circus, Mary J. Blige, Cobra Starship, Neil Diamond, Michael Feinstein, The Fresh Beat Band, Cee Lo Green, Avril Lavigne, Shelby Lynne, Mannheim Steamroller, China Anne McClain, Scotty McCreery, Ingrid Michaelson, the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street, Savannah Outen, Power Rangers Samurai, cast of Broadway's Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Daniel Radcliffe and the cast of Broadway's How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Willard Scott, cast of Broadway's Sister Act, cast of Broadway's Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Straight No Chaser, US Naval Academy Glee Club, Johnny Weir, and Zendaya. In addition, the telecast will feature a special performance from the world-famous "Radio City Rockettes."

NBC celebrates the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade with a look back at America’s beloved procession: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 90th Celebration airs November 23 at 8 PM ET. During the hour-long special, viewers will experience the evolution of the Parade, the process of building the balloons and floats, the craziest costumes, and the final preparations that go into creating this two-and-a-half-mile march through the streets of Manhattan.

This year, lots of celebrities will be performing as the parade makes its way through Manhattan. Performers at the Thanksgiving Day Parade… Kelsea Ballerini Ben Rector Daya The Muppets America’s Got Talent winner Grace VanderWaal Beyonce proteges Chloe and Halle Regina Spektor Sarah McLachlan Long Island rap group De La Soul NBC’s Hairspray Live! cast Broadway Cast of Holiday Inn (Corbin Bleu, Bryce Pinkham, and more) Broadway Cast of Waitress (Sara Bareilles intro, Jessie Mueller, and more) Broadway Cast of Cats Fitz and the Tantrums Tony Bennett Aloe Blacc Jacob Whitesides Brett Eldredge Easton Corbin Maddie & Tae Lunchmoney Lewis Timeflies Diamante Electrico Johnnyswim Hamilton‘s Christopher Jackson

Matt Lauer,Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker anchor coverage of the 91st annual procession in Manhattan, featuring musical performances by an array of stars including 98 Degrees, Lauren Alana, Sabrina Carpenter, Andra Day and Common, Sara Evans, Jimmy Fallon and the Roots, Flo Rida, Goo Goo Dolls, Kat Graham, Andy Grammer, Angelica Hale, Olivia Holt, Nicky Jam, Wyclef Jean, Dustin Lynch, Miss America 2018 Cara Mund, Leslie Odom Jr., Bebe Rexha, Smokey Robinson.

Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker anchor coverage of the 92nd annual procession in Manhattan, featuring musical performances and appearences by an array of stars.

The 93rd Annual Macy's Day Parade, the nation's most cherished holiday tradition, kicks off the season.