Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, and Huntr/x‘s Ejae are among the star-studded lineup set to perform at the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade on Thursday, Nov. 26. It takes place outside the store’s flagship location on 34th Street in New York beginning at 8:30 a.m. in all time zones.
The eclectic lineup also features Queen Latifah, Devo, Jimmy Fallon and the Roots, JoJo, Keke Palmer, Indigo Girls, Natalie Merchant, Baha Men, Natasha Bedingfield, Blues Traveler, Feid, Mckenna Grace, Icona Pop, Il Volo, Wyclef Jean, Jamie Miller, Ryan Peter Murphy, Leslie Odom Jr., Anthony Ramos, RIIZE, and Smash Mouth.
This year, the event will include a tribute to Dolly Parton led by Meg Hilty. There will also be special appearances from Melissa Joan Hart, Jack McBrayer, Janet McTeer, Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete.
“For our 100th parade, we’re creating a celebration of unprecedented scale and will deliver an unforgettable Thanksgiving for millions across the country,” said Sharon Otterman, Macy’s chief marketing officer, in a statement.
She added: “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade brings the extraordinary together: iconic entertainers and emerging talent, artistry and imagination, hometown pride, cherished traditions and the thrill of discovering something new.”
Hosted by Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker from Today, the event will broadcast on NBC and Peacock, and simulcast on Telemundo. Beyond the anticipated appearance of jolly headliner Santa Claus, onlookers can expect new inflatables in the form of Bluey, Buckaroo Bob the Minion, Earl the Squirrel, Hello Kitty Big Apple, Joe Cool & Woodstock from Peanuts, and more.
Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM
