YES, MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE IS STILL ON… TV
Written by Ballzer on November 25, 2020
It’s just going to be staged as a TV-only event in 2020. For the majority of us around here it will be pretty much the same: watching in our sweatpants from the comfort and safety of home. All performances will be staged in or around New York City’s Herald Square, Macy’s flagship department store, instead of a parade through the city.
NBC will air the 2020 parade from 9 a.m. to noon in all time zones Thursday. Today’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will host.
Not only will there be big balloons, but also big performances! Dolly Parton, Pentatonix, Noah Cyrus, Patti LaBelle, Jordin Sparks, Keke Palmer, Brett Young, and more! There will also be lots of pre-taped Broadway show performances from “Hamilton,” “Ain’t Too Proud,” “Jagged Little Pill,” and “Mean Girls.”
Here’s the low down from Today:
Macy’s will carry on with its traditional Thanksgiving Day parade this year, but in a television-only format with no parade route and no in-person attendees. @joefryer takes a look at what’s being done to pull off the beloved #MacysParade safely. pic.twitter.com/y2qaURJaBD
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) November 20, 2020
The Rockettes are ready!
No better way to kick off #MacysParade Rehearsals than with the @Rockettes! https://t.co/vy7FoHFx9G pic.twitter.com/3UB6d6dxFT
— Macy's (@Macys) November 24, 2020
Jimmy Fallon and The Roots are dancin’ in the street:
Wouldn't be a #MacysParade without @jimmyfallon & @theroots! Here's a sneak peek of them practicing their performance ? https://t.co/vy7FoHFx9G pic.twitter.com/CjQzyt1x36
— Macy's (@Macys) November 24, 2020
Don’t worry, Pikachu is still in the line up, too!
We see you, Pikachu!
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) November 24, 2020
Don’t miss Pikachu’s 20th consecutive appearance at the 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
? ⚡ https://t.co/kSO0gLJuXH pic.twitter.com/G2rxjAFljQ
Of course, Santa is still able to attend as well. Keeping with tradition, Santa Claus will be at the end of the parade to officially kick off the holiday season.
Feature image credit: Mary Altaffer/AP
