Thursday, 11/22/12, 9 AM – 12 Noon
77th Street to Macy’s Herald Square via Central Park West, Central Park South, and 6th Avenue
New York, NY
The 86th Anniversary Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will take to the streets of New York City on Thanksgiving Day at 9:00am. Macy’s promises “a cornucopia of whimsical treats for the whole family” to start your Thanksgiving celebrations.
The “Today Show’s” Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker will host this annual tradition for families from sea to shining sea. Jimmy Fallon and the Roots promise to be a big draw for fans on the parade route and watching from home.
Some of the other celebrities joining the festivities, waving from floats, singing songs, dancing, and just adding smiles to the event, include:
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Trace Adkins
Big Apple Circus
Chica and the gang from Sprout
Colbie Caillat
Rachel Crow
Flo Rida
Chris Isaak
Carly Rae Jepsen
Kidz Bop
Christian Laettner
Sandra Lee
Jennette McCurdy
Don McLean
Megan & Liz; Miss USA 2012
Chris Mullin
The Muppets and cast of Sesame Street
Power Rangers Megaforce
Cody Simpson
U.S. Olympic Gold Medalists Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber
Food Network’s Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian.
Parade performances from Broadway’s best musicals, including “Annie,” “Bring It On,” Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” “Elf,” and “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” will offer glimpses into New York’s Great White Way.
For more info, please visit http://social.macys.com/parade2012_kaws/#/info