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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade food floats get us hungry to feast

By Cristine Struble

MOONACHIE, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 16: Macy's unveils the new fleet of floats joining the 95th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® on November 16, 2021 in Moonachie City. Pictured is Gravy Pirates presented by HEINZ. Bringing the magic to Thanksgiving morning and making its mouthwateringParade debut is the HEINZ Gravy Boat featuring a band ofGravy Pirates! Be on the lookout for the gallivanting Gravy Piratespatrolling the route; their mission is to fight dryness this Thanksgiving by smothering dinner in savory HEINZ gravy! (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's, Inc.)
MOONACHIE, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 16: Macy's unveils the new fleet of floats joining the 95th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® on November 16, 2021 in Moonachie City. Pictured is Gravy Pirates presented by HEINZ. Bringing the magic to Thanksgiving morning and making its mouthwateringParade debut is the HEINZ Gravy Boat featuring a band ofGravy Pirates! Be on the lookout for the gallivanting Gravy Piratespatrolling the route; their mission is to fight dryness this Thanksgiving by smothering dinner in savory HEINZ gravy! (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy's, Inc.) /
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For 95 years, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been a New York City tradition. While Universal Orlando gives a taste of those epic balloons in its holiday parades, the iconic holiday event is one that millions watch both in person and via a screen. While some iconic characters will always be part of the festivities, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade food floats have many people getting hungry for the upcoming feast.

Year after year, the annual Thanksgiving spectacular has many people cheering for their favorite holiday traditions. From the brilliant performers to the sweeping views, the reality is that everyone is grateful to see the holiday parade traverse the New York City streets.

As the parade soars again, there are both new and favorite floats that often create a food craving. From old returning favorites to some new designs, that bold visual seems to make people’s stomachs grumble.

Of course, the Jennie-O Turkey puts the iconic poultry on display. The favorite float is glittering again and reminding everyone to put that turkey in the oven.

With everyone sharing their love of that green bean casserole, the Green Giant float reminds everyone to enjoy a veggie or two with all that stuffing and rolls. Even if Kermit says that it isn’t easy being green, an extra serving of veggies can get you on Santa’s nice list.

For home cooks that might need a food save, the Cracker Barrel Home Sweet Home Float is a reminder that the local restaurant is open on Thanksgiving. Ready to serve a tasty turkey dinner, no one will have to worry about going hungry on the holiday.

Entenmann’s is baking up some delicious treats with its bakeshop float. Even if that holiday pie has a soggy bottom, Entenmann’s can come to the rescue with a bevy of sweet treats. Sometimes the best holiday gift is the one that involves minimal effort.

Kinder is bringing extra joy to the parade route. As the Ferris Wheel turns, the wonder and joy of all the chocolate goodness brings smiles all around.

And, every Thanksgiving feast is not complete without the gravy. Heinz and its great gravy adventure is taking over the parade route. It is a reminder that food can be an adventure both on and off the table.

These Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade food floats will have everyone feeling grateful that the holiday tradition has returned to the streets of New York City.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air starting at 9 a.m. ET and runs through noon across all time zones.

What is your favorite Thanksgiving Day tradition? Do you always watch the Macy’s parade?

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