Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marks 100th edition with star lineup

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 14:01 · Archive

The 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on 27 November will feature performers including Megan Moroney, Queen Latifah and Jimmy Fallon.

The 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will air on 27 November at 8:30 a.m. across NBC and Peacock, with performances by Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and Jojo among many others including the Indigo Girls, Wyclef Jean, Leslie Odom Jr. and Smash Mouth.

The parade will feature a record-breaking 100 inflatables in the sky, including new balloons such as Bluey, Hello Kitty Big Apple, Joe Cool & Woodstock from 'Peanuts' and Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey. Macy's Studios also created Billie Brightpaw, described as a cheerful and curious bear, for the centennial celebration.

Special appearances will include Melissa Joan Hart, Jack McBrayer, Janet McTeer, Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete, all leading the way for Santa Claus. A tribute to Dolly Parton will be led by Megan Hilty. Familiar TV hosts from the 'Today' show — Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker — will return, and a Spanish-language simulcast on Telemundo will be hosted by Andrea Meza, Aleyda Ortiz and Clovis Nienow.

Sharon Otterman, Macy's chief marketing officer, stated that for the 100th parade, 'we're creating a celebration of unprecedented scale and will deliver an unforgettable Thanksgiving for millions across the country'.

How it is being reported

• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate its 100th edition: Which stars are in the lineup?The 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade promises a spectacular celebration with Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and Jojo among the performers.Clickorlando · 13 Nov, 13:21
• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate its 100th edition: Which stars are in the lineup?The 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade promises a spectacular celebration with Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and Jojo among the performers.News4Jax · 13 Nov, 13:21

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