Holland America Line Cruised Through the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® with Alaska

First-time float wows as glaciers, wildlife and scenery come to life with the largest kinetic sculpture in Parade history

SEATTLE , Nov. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- It was smooth sailing as Holland America Line 's float cruised through the streets of New York this morning in the 99 th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ® . The Alaska -themed showstopper featured multi-platinum singer-songwriter Jewel — an Alaska native — who performed her hit "You Were Meant For Me" during the television broadcast in front of iconic Macy's Herald Square flagship.

Designed to bring the wonders of Alaska to life in the Big Apple, the float dazzled millions of attendees and viewers at home with the largest kinetic sculpture in Parade history. The scene depicted Alaska's stunning glaciers, abundant wildl