This year marks the 96th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
NEW YORK — The debut of a giant “blue” balloon, Lea Michele and the Broadway cast of “Funny Girl” and the legendary Dionne Warwick are some of the highlights this year. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
This year’s parade – the 96th annual – will feature 16 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 40 modern and heritage inflatables, 12 marching bands, 700 clowns, 10 performance groups and, of course, Santa Claus.
New balloon giants joining the lineup Nov. 24 include a one-eyed Minion from “Despicable Me 2,” a new green dinosaur, an Apatosaurus, the debut of the animated sensation “Bluey” and a new “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” “Balloon.
Other celebrities on hand include Paula Abdul, who is making her parade debut. Fitz and Tantrums; Big Time Rush; “Blue’s Clues and you!” Host Josh Dela Cruz; Gloria Estefan with her daughter, Emily, and grandson, Sasha; Kirk Franklin; Mario Lopez; Ziggy Marley; and Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles.
Singers Joss Stone, Jordan Sparks and Betty Joe will all be part of the festivities, as will Peacock’s “Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin” stars – Adam Devine, Sarah Hyland and Fola Borg. Jimmy Fallon & The Roots will be on a celebratory float in Central Park.
“This November, as we once again set the stage for the start of the holiday season, we are excited to present another spectacle full of magic and wonder that will create lasting memories with loved ones during this special time of the year. will help create,” Will Coss, the parade’s executive producer, said in a statement.
Viewers across the country can watch the parade live on NBC and streaming on Peacock on November 24.
In addition to “Funny Girl,” Broadway will be represented by the cast of “A Beautiful Noise,” “Some Like It Hot,” “The Lion King,” which is celebrating its 25th year on Broadway. The Radio City Rockettes will also march. This will be Warwick’s third parade. She also appeared in 1967 and 1984.
Returning giant balloons include “Ada Twist, Scientist,” “The Boss Baby,” Chase from “Paw Patrol,” The Pillsbury Doughboy, “Ryan’s World,” Ronald McDonald, Papa Smurf from “The Smurfs,” “SpongeBob SquarePants.” Included. And Pikachu and Eevee.
Macy’s Parade is the traditional holiday season kickoff and fans often line up half a dozen deep along the route to cheer on marchers, floats, entertainers and marching bands.
Marching bands this year will represent South Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana, California, New York, South Dakota, Florida, Missouri, Texas and Veracruz, Mexico.