Macy's is pulling out all the stops for its 100th annual Thanksgiving Parade, which will float a record 100 inflatables in the sky, the retailer announced.
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Several music icons will help celebrate the century mark of Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, including The Roots, Smash Mouth and Queen Latifah.
Per ABC News, the parade will also feature a tribute to the late singer-songwriter Dolly Parton.
"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.
NBC Releasing Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Documentary
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade has quietly become one of America's longest-running traditions. NBC will air a new documentary, "America's Parade: 100 Years of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," before the live broadcast of the Nov. 26 parade.
"The film will pull back the curtain on Macy's landmark 100th Parade. Celebrating the people, artistry and imagination behind the tradition," reads a press release for the documentary.
"It will blend archival moments with an inside look at preparations for the milestone march. And an exploration of how Macy's brings generations together each Thanksgiving morning. Rare footage from the earliest days of the Parade will be unveiled. As well as an exclusive behind-the-scenes look inside Macy's Studios, where every balloon and float is crafted by hand."
The 100th edition of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade begins at 8:30 AM in all time zones. Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker will return to host the parade on NBC and Peacock.
Among the record-breaking 100 inflatables scheduled for the parade are newcomers Hello Kitty and Joe Cool, Snoopy's alter ego from the "Peanuts" franchise. Fan favorites like Scooby-Doo, Pink Panther, Jimmy Neutron, and Sonic the Hedgehog will return.
High school marching bands from across the country will perform at the milestone parade. The New York Police Department Marching Band and Macy's Great American Marching Band will also perform.
"Few holiday traditions capture the excitement of Thanksgiving morning quite like Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," said Jen Neal, executive vice president at NBC & Peacock, in a statement.
