US Edition'Wicked' Star Cynthia Erivo to Kick Off Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Cynthia Erivo will open Macy's 99th Thanksgiving Day Parade with a show-stopping act alongside 32 balloons, 27 floats, and 11 marching bands, organizers said.
- Cynthia Erivo, Tony and Grammy Award‑winning actress, will open the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Nov. 27, delivering an opening number.
- Erivo, starring as Elphaba in 'Wicked: For Good,' arrived days before the film's premiere and has a new book out on Nov. 18.
- The show will also feature the Radio City Rockettes and 11 marching bands, organizers said.
- An encore telecast will air at 2 p.m., and viewers can stream the parade on Peacock while Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker return as hosts.
- Organizers say they're preparing for 2026's centennial by returning past balloons and debuting a 'balloonicle', mid-sized Derpy Tiger and Sussie balloons, plus four new character balloons including Buzz Lightyear.
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Macy's Parade Will Be A Wicked Good Time
(New York, NY) — It’s being announced that “Wicked” movie star Cynthia Erivo will be singing the opening number for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Her performance comes just days after the “Wicked: For Good” hits movie theaters. Other performers in the 99th Thanksgiving Day Parade include Colbie Caillat, Ciara, and Shaggy. In addition, there are more than five-thousand volunteers, 34 balloons and 28 floats, including seven new ones thi…
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'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo to kick off Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
This year marks the 99th edition of the iconic holiday parade.
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Photo Courtesy / YouTube Ovation Most Thanksgiving traditions are centered around a family dinner, usually occurring in the late afternoon or evening. This structure leaves the mornings free for relaxation, especially for those of us who aren’t cooking. Each year on Thanksgiving morning, millions of Americans tune into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to fill the early hours of the holiday with festivity and cheer as they await their tasty me…
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