Performers, Marching Bands, Balloons & More Set for Macy's THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE

It's that time of year again! On Thursday, November 24th (9 a.m.-noon in all time zones), the 90th MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE will march down the streets of New York as millions celebrate with family and friends. Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker of NBC's TODAY will host the broadcast. In addition, Telemundo will simulcast the parade in Spanish with the event hosted by stars Jessica Carrillo and Carlos Ponce.

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.

Kicking of the parade will be the world-famous Radio City Rockettes and performances from the best theatrical productions on Broadway. Set for 34th Street performances will be CATS, HOLIDAY INN, The New Irving Berlin Musical" and more of Broadway's best. In addition, viewers will get a sneak preview performance from NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE, which premieres Wednesday, Dec. 7 (8 p.m. ET/PT). [Note: Additional shows will be announced in the coming weeks.]

In addition, the parade will feature performances and appearances from BRETT ELDREDGE, CHLOE AND HALLE, DAYA, DE LA SOUL, Easton Corbin, FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS, Jacob Whitesides, Kelsea Ballerini, Laurie Hernandez, MADDIE & TAE, Aloe Blacc, Ben Rector, MIKEY BRANNIGAN, GIANFRANCO IANNOTTA, HANNAH MCFADDEN, TATYANA MCFADDEN, THE MUPPETS, CLARESSA SHIELDS, Grace VanderWaal, Tony Bennett, TIMEFLIES, Regina Spektor, MICHELLE CARTER, Sarah McLachlan, DIAMANTE ELÉCTRICO and JOHNNYSWIM.

Looking forward to this year's marching bands? The list of talented musicians includes NYPD MARCHING BAND, NEW YORK, NY; MACY'S GREAT AMERICAN MARCHING BAND; GREENDALE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND, GREENDALE, WISCONSIN; PROSPECT MARCHING KNIGHTS - PROSPECT HIGH SCHOOL, MT. PROSPECT, ILLINOIS; WOLFPACK MARCHING BAND - JOE E. NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL, LITHIA, FLORIDA; HENDRICKSON HAWK BAND - HENDRICKSON HIGH SCHOOL, PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS; CARY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND, CARY, NORTH CAROLINA; "THE PRIDE OF WEST VIRGINIA" - THE MOUNTAINER MARCHING BAND MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA; HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND, KENNESAW, GEORGIA; NA KOA ALI'I HAWAI'I ALL-STATE MARCHING BAND, HAWAII; MARCHING EAGLES - GRAIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, GRAIN VALLEY, MISSOURI and THE US MILITARY ACADEMY BAND
WEST POINT, NEW YORK.

Look, up in the sky - it's everyone's favorite giant balloons! This year's fearless aviators will include HELLO KITTY; DIARY OF A WIMPY KID; PILLSBURY DOUGHBOY; PIKACHU; SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS; THE ELF ON THE SHELF; SKYLANDERS ERUPTOR; THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE; RED MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGER; PADDINGTON; RONALD MCDONALD; ANGRY BIRDS, SINCLAIR OIL's DINO; ICE AGE'S SCRAT & HIS ACORN; Dreamworks' TROLLS and CHARLIE BROWN.

For the latest information on this year's parade, click here!

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