Universal’s Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s 2024

‘Tis the Season to Go Big

Catch larger-than-life balloons floating through the streets of Universal Studios Florida along with appearances by the Minions from Illumination’s Despicable Me and some of your favorite characters from DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek and Madagascar films.

Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s is a delightful seasonal parade that lasts about a half-hour. In it many floats parade through New York and Production Central in Universal Studios Florida featuring characters from Despicable Me Madagascar and Shrek. Santa himself makes an appearance and guests will want to get a great photo of him waving in front of the massive Christmas tree that sits in front of the Tribute Store.

The first act of the parade is a group of beautiful ballroom “dancers” on stilts bedecked in impressive light-up gowns and come before the first float — a blue and white snowflake float that introduces Macy’s and the parade itself. The wintery motif of the first sequence is made complete with blue star balloons with the Macy’s logo and the parade has officially kicked off!

FAQs:

1) When does Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s take place?

Universal’s Holiday Parade Featuring Macy’s takes place nightly at 5:30 in Universal Studios Florida. On the rare occasion that the park closes at 6:00 PM the parade will take place at 5:00 PM. Dates and times are subject to change without notice.

2) How long is the Macy's Day Parade at Universal?

Universal's Holiday Parade Featuring Macy's is a delightful seasonal parade that lasts about a half-hour.

3) How popular is the Macy's Day parade?

More than 44 million people typically watch the parade on television on an annual basis.

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