America's favorite holiday tradition will once again kick off the season of joy as the 90th Annual MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE returns to march down the streets of New York on Thursday morning.
The unparalleled spectacle 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. Since its origin in 1924, the Macy's Parade has marked the official start of the holiday season, introducing a cherished march of magic that has dazzled generations of fans. For the 90th edition, the famed spectacle's line-up will feature 16 giant character balloons; 27 novelty/ornament balloons, balloonicles and trycaloons; 26 floats; 1,100 cheerleaders and dancers; more than 1,000 clowns; and 16 marching bands and performance groups.The special event will feature performances from some of Broadway's hottest shows, including Holiday Inn, Cats, Paramour, Waitress, Hairspray Live!, The Color Purple, On Your Feet!, School of Rock and the Radio City Rockettes. Check out photos from rehearsals below!
Photo Credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy
Macy's 90th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade Rehearses outside their flagship store
Denis Jones (Choreographer) and Bryce Pinkham and the cast of Holiday Inn
The Cast of Holiday Inn
Megan Lawrence, Bryce Pinkham and the cast of Holiday Inn
Bryce Pinkham, Megan Lawrence, Corbin Bleu and the cast of Holiday Inn
Bryce Pinkham and the cast of Holiday Inn
National Dance Institute
The Cast of Sesame Street
Chengdu Panda
Chengdu Panda
The Cast of Sprout
Spirit of America Dance Stars
Spirit of America Dance Stars
Spirit of America Dance Stars
Easton Corbin
Easton Corbin
Spirit of America Cheerleaders
Spirit of America Cheerleaders
Spirit of America Cheerleaders
Kilgore Rangerettes
Kilgore Rangerettes
Chloe X Halle
Chloe X Halle
Jacob Whitesides
Jacob Whitesides
Regina Spektor
Regina Spektor
Radio City Rockettes
Radio City Rockettes
The Cast of Cirque du Soleil Paramour
Jeremy Kushnier and The Cast of Cirque du Soleil Paramour
The Cast of Cirque du Soleil Paramour
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