Photo Coverage: Hilty, Chenoweth & More at Macy's 87th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
By: Genevieve Rafter Keddy Nov. 29, 2013
America's favorite holiday tradition, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, returned yesterday to dazzle and enchant millions nationwide on NBC. Among the stars featured in this year's spectacle were Broadway's Kristin Chenoweth and Megan Hilty. The casts of Pippin, Kinky Boots, Matilda and Motown the Musical also entertained viewers along with a special sneak peek performance of NBC's live broadcast of The Sound of Music. Check out photo coverage of the annual event below!
The 87th Anniversary Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade took to the streets of New York City with a cornucopia of whimsical treats for the whole family. With more than 3.5 million spectators watching the revelry live and more than 50 million viewers tuned in to the magic nationwide, the 87th edition of the world famous spectacle lived up toits promise to be the nation's largest Thanksgiving Day celebration.
Last year's "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," hosted by Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker of NBC's "Today," scored a 6.5 rating in adults 18-49, up 5 percent from 2011's 6.2, making it the top parade rating in 18-49 since 2009 (6.5) and matching the high since 2004 (6.7). NBC Research estimates that 43.2 million viewers watched all or some of NBC's "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" coverage.
Photo credit: Genevieve Rafter Keddy
Welcome to Macy's 87th Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade
Sandra Lee on Tom Turkey
Snoopy and Woodstock Balloon
Gavin DeGraw on Woodland Family Gathering Float by Ocean Spray
Ocean Spray Cranberry Guys
Pumpkin Balloons
Spirit of America Dance Troop
Sonic The Hedgehog
The Aflac Duck
Jimmy Fallon and Big Bird
Jimmy Fallon and Cookie Monster
Hello Kitty Balloon
Fifth Harmony on Goldfish on Parade Float
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Balloon
Florida Georgia Line on It's All Rock and Roll Float by Gibson
Richard Simmons riding on Rocking Tortoise
Harry Hippo Balloon
Julius Balloon
Tituss Burgess and Beverly Staunton
Tituss Burgess and Beverly Staunton
Kool-Aid Man Balloon
The Robertson Family of Duck Dynasty
Miss America Nina Davuluri
Uncle Sam Balloon
Ronald McDonald Balloon
Sponge Bob Square Pants Balloon
How To Train Your Dragon Balloon
The Goo Goo Dolls
Wizard of Oz Balloon
Spiderman Balloon
Fall Out Boys
Pikachu Balloon
Harold The Fireman Balloon
Despicable Me 2 Float
Despicable Me 2 Float
Finn & Jake Balloon
Buzz Lightyear Balloon
Brett Eldredge
Cherokee National Youth Choir
Candy Cane Balloon
Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus Balloon
Elf On A Shelf Balloon
Trixie's Dreidel Balloon
Papa Smurf Balloon
Charlie Elf, Kit Elf and CJ Elf Balloons
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