This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of Macy’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
Who doesn’t enjoy the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? Growing up I was always the first one on the couch with my hot chocolate and blanket! My favorite part was always the balloons. Every year there were new balloons but to be honest, SNOOPY was and still my favorite. I’m almost 50 yrs old and guess what I’m still watching the Macy’s parade but no more hot chocolate, I switched to coffee many moons ago. However, my daughter is right next to me sipping her hot chocolate, wrapped up in a blanket, so I guess the family tradition lives on!
Next week…America’s favorite holiday tradition will return to once again kick-off the season with its signature brand of magical entertainment. On Thursday, November 23rd, the 91st, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will march down the streets of New York City as the country gathers to celebrate. The unparalleled event is set to enthrall more than 3.5 million spectators lining the streets of Manhattan and more than 50 million viewers on television with a host of giant character balloons, dazzling floats, the nation’s best marching bands, and performance groups, celebrities, and the official entrance of the one-and-only Santa Claus.
We are excited about for this years Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, remember to TUNE IN next Thursday at 9 am (ET) to watch the new opening for the parade. The new opening will feature an all-star ensemble cast of celebrities from pop culture, stage and TV all singing and dancing together in an epic performance of Dancin’ in The Street! Also, as part of our first hour of festivities, Gwen Stefani will perform White Christmas at the Bryant Park ice rink surrounded by fans and skaters.
I bet Gwen Stefani’s performance will be AMAZING! There are so many other performers I can’t wait to see too, like Goo Goo Dolls, Common, 98 Degrees, Cam, Smokie Robinson, Dustin Lynch and so many more. One of my favorite performances is when The Radio City Rockettes™ take the stage and just give such a fantastic routine for us! My daughter loves the marching bands and seeing how they coordinate the music and the dance moves to create their performances.
One day I would love to be in New York on Thanksgiving to watch this parade in person, but right now I will enjoy right from my couch with my family! This year I plan to make my family Stacked French Toast. The perfect beginning to a family packed day- Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, Yummy Food, Hot Chocolate and FAMILY TIME!
Stacked French Toast
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- A dash of nutmeg
- 4 tbsps brown sugar
- 1-2 tbsps butter
- 6 to 8 slices brown or white bread
- Nutella (or your favorite hazelnut spread)
- 2 bananas, sliced
- Powdered sugar for garnishing (optional)
Directions
- Pre-heat a non-stick pan with a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, nutmeg and brown sugar. Whisk until well-combined.
- One at a time, dip your bread into the egg mixture. Make sure to get both sides coated but work quickly – the bread will soak up the mixture fairly quickly, and it can cause for soggy toast.
- Once coated, shake off the excess into the bowl and fry in your pan. Once fried, place on a plate, move onto your next piece of bread. While that piece of bread is frying, spread Nutella on your plated toast. Cover with banana slices. Your other toast should be done by now, layer it on top of your garnished one. Repeat. You can also add more butter to your pan if you feel like it’s getting a little dry.
- Garnish with powdered sugar, a few more banana slices and drizzle on some Nutella. These measurements will make about 6 to 8 French toasts, and it’s all up to you on how you stack them. I stacked about 6, and it made for one delicious (and tall!) breakfast.
Check out more of the Parade Lineup, and comment below on who you are excited to see perform.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been around in my life since the beginning. Image a tradition that has lasted 91 years. I always loved the big balloons too as well as the animals, love horses. My children and now grandchildren also watch. Great recipe, not to overboard on fat and calories.
It’s really awesome to see it live, it’s one of the things that I miss when I was living in NYC! I think catching it on TV with the whole family would be lovely.
It would be so amazing to be able to watch the parade! It’s one of the things that we look forward to during Thanksgiving! It’s definitely a must see.
It’s a cultural phenomenon all us Americans share with the televised Macys parade, isn’t it? When we lived there and was able to attend, it was magical. Thank you for this recipe – they look perfect for such an occasion! Happy Thanksgiving!
I would love to go to the Macy’s parade! We watch it every year!
Thanksgiving Parades are the best! It’s one of the things I enjoyed most on our last trip. They really go all out creating a beautiful and entertaining parade. Hope you enjoy!
I love this time of the year. It’s fun doing the family traditions and making memories! We love watching the a parade too. I personally would love to see it in person.
I love the Thanksgiving parade. Always looking to it every year and this year is no different.
xo,
Mama in Heels
That stacked french toast looks pretty tasty!! I wish I could go see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in person this year.
I was JUST telling my husband he gets to watch the parade with our girls this year! They were too little to appreciate it last year!
We have not seen the Macy’s Thanksgiving parade in person too, but we do watch it on TV year after year. It is such an awesome event! Oh, and thank you for the french toast idea. That would be great to have while watching the parade!
The Macy’s parade is something I always hear about from Americans :) And that stacked toast looks amazing!
Wow!! That Stacked french toast looks so delightful and really tasty. This is such a perfect treat for the Thanksgiving. I will definitely try this recipe.
Your version of french toast looks so yummy! And I can’t wait to tune into the parade with my kiddos!
This sounds like a great family tradition to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving day Parade. I used to watch it as a kid years ago and haven’t done it in years. It would really be awesome to see it in person some day. The Stacked French Toast recipe I am going to have to try. I have never made it with brown sugar before. Thanks for sharing your tradition and the recipe.
Macy’s parade sounds like a fun event! I wish I could see or watch it here. And hey, the french toast looks delicious! I need to make some!`
We are so excited to watch the Thanksgiving parade on TV! I think this is the grandest, most spectacular parade ever. I make a special breakfast and we all sit in front of the TV, not wanting to miss anything. :)
Wow, that toast looks great! We never had the tradition of watching the parade but we should probably add it to our list!
I wanna go. I told the kids I’m going next year, no matter what. Even the grown ones said they want to go too. :)
This looks so nice! What a delicious recipe! I am so excited to see this on TV. We will definitely wait for this.
Love watching Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. And oh, your recipe looks so delicious. Gotta try it!