Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Really Said 'I'm the Main Character' and 34.3 Million People Agreed 🦃

Y’all, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade really understood the assignment this year 💯

No cap, 34. 3 million people said “yes bestie” to watching giant balloons float down NYC streets while they recovered from their turkey-induced comas. That’s literally NBC and Peacock’s biggest audience EVER for this parade, which is honestly giving main character energy.

Like, imagine being a balloon and having more viewers than most Netflix shows - the serve is immaculate.

The numbers are lowkey insane fr fr

This viewership record is hitting different because let’s be real - we’re all supposed to be “spending quality time with family” on Thanksgiving, but instead 34. 3 million of us chose violence and watched Snoopy float through Manhattan.

The parade really said “I’m not like other holiday content, I’m a cool holiday tradition” and honestly? It slayed. NBC executives are probably doing victory laps around Rockefeller Center right now.

It’s giving nostalgic comfort content vibes

Lowkey, there’s something so unhinged about the entire concept of inflating massive cartoon characters and parading them through New York while Broadway performers sing in 30-degree weather, but somehow we’re all here for it?

The parade has been serving the same chaotic energy since 1924 and we keep coming back for more. It’s giving “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” but make it wholesome family entertainment.

The real tea? We needed this W

Highkey, after everything that’s been happening lately, watching SpongeBob float majestically through Times Square while your uncle argues about politics in the background is exactly the kind of unserious content we deserve. The Macy’s parade said “let me heal your inner child real quick” and 34.

3 million people replied “understood. ” NBC and Peacock are probably already planning how to make next year even more iconic - and honestly, good for them.