Whether you have it on in the background while preparing the turkey or gathering around with your family to watch, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a beloved holiday tradition.

The 99th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade gets underway on Thursday, kicking off at 8:30 am ET and airing on NBC and Peacock.

Wicked: For Good star Cynthia Erivo will kick off the broadcast with an opening number.