The COVID-19 pandemic has taken so much from individuals within the yr 2020, however some traditions will stay in place. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade continues to be occurring on Thursday, Nov. 26. Nevertheless, the occasion will look completely different this yr because the parade will forgo the normal 2.5-mile route alongside packed streets to keep away from drawing giant crowds and violating social distancing pointers. The occasion shall be broadcast-only so that everybody can benefit from the floats and performances from the consolation of their very own houses.
The parade will air on NBC starting at 9 a.m. in all time zones and final three hours. An encore will air from 2 p.m. to five p.m. native time. It would additionally air on NBC.com. For streamers, try Verizon’s YouTube channel to observe a livestream of the occasion.
TODAY hosts Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker will host the occasion this yr with Adamari Lopez, Jessica Carrillo, Rodner Figueroa and Nastassja Bolivar internet hosting the Telemundo simulcast presentation. The Broadway performances this yr will come from the casts of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Instances of The Temptations, Hamilton, Jagged Little Tablet, and Imply Women. Plus, the Radio Metropolis Music Corridor Rockettes will carry their Christmas magic to the festivities.
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Fan-favorite balloons like Astronaut Snoopy, Spongebob & Gary, Pikachu, and extra shall be joined by new Boss Child and Crimson Titan from Ryan’s World balloons. As an alternative of the same old 80-100 handlers for the brand new crop of balloons, the inflatables will take an revolutionary, specifically rigged method of 5 specialty autos to maintain them within the air with out forcing too many individuals in the identical neighborhood.
To maintain everybody protected, performers will put on masks and be staged six-feet aside. The vast majority of the parade individuals are from the New York tri-state space and beforehand chosen regional highschool and school band performances have been pushed to be a part of the 2021 parade.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade could look very completely different this yr, however there are nonetheless lots of people working arduous to carry some conventional vacation cheer to the festivities on this unprecedented yr.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade 2020