Things are about to get stranger on 34th Street. This Thanksgiving, the Stranger Things crew will make its way to the Macy’s Parade — upside down and all.
Ahead of the cult classic series’ highly anticipated fifth and final season, Netflix is giving fans a taste of what’s to come with a new float titled “Upside Down Invasion: Stranger Things.”
The float promises to be as immersive and eerie as its namesake, featuring clouds, lighting effects, and even its very own Demagorgon, front and center. It’s truly the perfect addition to what is sure to be a very strange holiday season, blending the whimsy of the iconic giant balloons with the spine‑tingling thrills of Hawkins.
With the Demogorgon prowling the float and atmospheric lighting casting shadows over its twisted “Upside Down” landscape, it’s set to turn a familiar Thanksgiving tradition into something straight out of the Netflix hit — spooky, spectacular, and undeniably Stranger Things.
The timing couldn’t be better, either.
The first four episodes of the final season are premiering just the day before on November 26th, followed by three episodes on Christmas Day and a final drop on New Years Eve. What’s a holiday without a little Upside Down chaos?
And, with the sheer size of the float, who’s to say what can happen as it heads down the streets of Manhattan?
Want your fix of Hawkins in the meantime? Fans can experience a wide variety of global events, including an immersive, self-guided bike tour that will be taking place in cities all throughout the globe! All rides will take off on November 23rd, and in New York, the ride will take place in Central Park! The city’s most iconic park offers a well-known 6.1-mile loop, perfect to gear up for the four-episode binge that will sure take place just three days later.
🕗 When & Where to Watch
The parade kicks off at 8:30 am EST on Thanksgiving morning and runs until about noon. You can watch it live on NBC and stream it via Peacock.
So this Thanksgiving, trade your turkey for a taste of the supernatural — because here in NYC, the Upside Down isn’t just on screen, it’s marching right past you.