This year's parade — the 96th annual — will feature 16 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 40 inflatables, 12 marching bands, 700 clowns, 10 performance groups and, of course, Santa Claus.
NEW YORK — The debut of a giant"Bluey" balloon, Lea Michele and the Broadway cast of"Funny Girl" and the legendary Dionne Warwick are some of the highlights slated for this year's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Other celebrities slated to be on hand include Paula Abdul, making her parade debut; Fitz and the Tantrums; Big Time Rush;"Blue's Clues & You!" host Josh Dela Cruz; Gloria Estefan along with her daughter, Emily, and grandson, Sasha; Kirk Franklin; Mario Lopez; Ziggy Marley; and Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles.
Returning giant balloons include"Ada Twist, Scientist,""The Boss Baby," Chase from"Paw Patrol," the Pillsbury Doughboy, Red Titan from"Ryan's World," Ronald McDonald, Papa Smurf from"The Smurfs,""SpongeBob SquarePants" and Pikachu and Eevee.
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