Carlos Ponce & Jessica Carrillo to Host MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE on Telemundo

By: Nov. 14, 2017
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From the streets of New York City, Telemundo kicks off the holiday season with the NBC's live simulcast of the 91st Annual MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE in Spanish hosted by U.S. Hispanic network personalities Carlos Ponce, Jessica Carrillo and Karim Mendiburu, Thursday, November 23 from 9am/8c to 12pm/11c.

Ready to spread holiday cheer, the annual procession is sure to delight more than 3.5 million spectators and more than 50 million viewers nationwide with its traditional merriment. Since the first march in 1924, the Macy's Parade has captivated audiences and become synonymous with the start of the holiday season.

For the 91st edition, the line-up will feature 17 giant character balloons; 28 legacy balloons, balloonicles, balloon heads and trycaloons; 26 floats; 1,100 cheerleaders and dancers; more than 1,000 clowns; 12 marching bands; and 6 performance groups. The star power on parade will once again feature some of the nation's most riveting performers. Taking to the streets of New York City on board one of Macy's signature floating stages and thrilling the nation with their performances at Herald Square will be 98 Degrees, Lauren Alaina, Cam, Sabrina Carpenter, Andra Day & Common, Sara Evans, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, Flo Rida, Goo Goo Dolls, Kat Graham, Andy Grammer, Angelica Hale, Olivia Holt, Nicky Jam, Wyclef Jean, Bravo's TOP CHEF stars Padma Lakshmi & Tom Colicchio, Dustin Lynch, MISS AMERICA 2018 Cara Mund, Leslie Odom Jr. and the cast & Muppets of Sesame Street, Bebe Rexha, Smokey Robinson, Jojo Siwa and more. On 34th Street, Broadway's best shows will take a star turn in front of Macy's famed flagship with special performances from the casts of "Anastasia," "Dear Evan Hansen," "Once On This Island" and "SpongeBob SquarePants - The Broadway Musical." In addition, the show-stopping Radio City Rockettes® will bring their signature high-kicking magic to Herald Square.

Please note: All talent, performances, elements and information included are subject to change.

The MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE broadcast is produced by the Emmy Award-winning Brad Lachman Productions. Brad Lachman serves as executive producer, Bill Bracken will co-executive produce and Ryan Polito directs.



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